Bath independent schools league table 2025
Fee-paying schools, scored only where they publish results in the performance tables. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 5 schools in Bath, South West. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.
- 133Prior Park CollegeBath · Independent Secondary40.9 Attainment 8 · 526 students
- 222King Edward's SchoolBath · Independent All-through23.0 Attainment 8 · 1,151 students
- 322Kingswood SchoolBath · Independent Secondary26.3 Attainment 8 · 886 students
- 421Monkton Combe SchoolBath · Independent All-through29.7 Attainment 8 · 627 students
- 59Bath AcademyBath · Independent Secondary6.8 Attainment 8 · 114 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prior Park College Bath · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Independent | 32.9 Lower 50% | 40.9 Attainment 8 | 526 |
| 2 | King Edward's School Bath · All-through · Ages 3–19 | Independent | 22.3 Lower 50% | 23.0 Attainment 8 | 1,151 |
| 3 | Kingswood School Bath · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Independent | 21.9 Lower 50% | 26.3 Attainment 8 | 886 |
| 4 | Monkton Combe School Bath · All-through · Ages 2–19 | Independent | 20.9 Lower 50% | 29.7 Attainment 8 | 627 |
| 5 | Bath Academy Bath · Secondary · Ages 14–19 | Independent | 8.9 Lower 50% | 6.8 Attainment 8 | 114 |
Prior Park College in Bath leads the 2025 list of independent schools in Bath with a Success Index (England) of 32.9. Of the 5 schools shown, 5 are independent.
For the full picture see the wider South West independent schools league table, every school on the Bath page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best independent school in Bath?
Prior Park College in Bath, South West ranks first among independent schools in Bath with a Success Index (England) of 32.9 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 526).
How are independent schools in Bath ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.