Bath Academy vs Hayesfield Girls School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bath Academy
Bath · Independent secondary · Ages 14–19
114 students
Hayesfield Girls School
Bath · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,497 students
| Measure | Bath Academy Bath, South West | Hayesfield Girls School Bath, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 86 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #392 of 402 | #29 of 402 |
| National rank | #3985 of 4,090 | #420 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 14–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 114 | 1,497 |
| Pupils on roll | 114 | 1,497 |
| Free school meals | – | 13.4% |
| Capacity filled | 95% | 105.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 6.8 | 57.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 12.2% | 60% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 16.3% | 79.6% |
| EBacc average points | 0.46 | 5.21 |
| A level points per entry | 29.6 | 38.9 |
| town | Bath | Bath |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bathacademy.co.uk | www.hayesfield.com/ |
The verdict
- •Hayesfield Girls School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.5 vs 8.9).
- •Hayesfield Girls School is the larger school with 1,497 students compared with 114.
- •Bath Academy is a independent school while Hayesfield Girls School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Bath Academy is co-educational and Hayesfield Girls School is girls.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bath Academy better than Hayesfield Girls School?
On the Success Index (England), Hayesfield Girls School ranks higher (85.5 vs 8.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bath Academy and Hayesfield Girls School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Bath and Bath in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bath Academy: 114. Hayesfield Girls School: 1,497. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bath Academy and Hayesfield Girls School rank in South West?
Bath Academy is 392nd of 402 and Hayesfield Girls School is 29th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).