Beechen Cliff School vs Hayesfield Girls School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 920 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beechen Cliff School
Bath · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,232 students
Hayesfield Girls School
Bath · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,497 students
| Measure | Beechen Cliff School Bath, South West | Hayesfield Girls School Bath, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 86 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #28 of 402 | #29 of 402 |
| National rank | #409 of 4,090 | #420 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,232 | 1,497 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,232 | 1,497 |
| Free school meals | 11.7% | 13.4% |
| Capacity filled | 116.8% | 105.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.0 | 57.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 64.6% | 60% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 79.4% | 79.6% |
| EBacc average points | 5.18 | 5.21 |
| A level points per entry | 39.1 | 38.9 |
| town | Bath | Bath |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.beechencliff.org.uk | www.hayesfield.com/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (85.7 vs 85.5).
- •Hayesfield Girls School is the larger school with 1,497 students compared with 1,232.
- •Beechen Cliff School is boys 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 Beechen Cliff School better than Hayesfield Girls School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Beechen Cliff School and Hayesfield Girls School?
About 920 m in a straight line, between Bath and Bath in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beechen Cliff School: 1,232. Hayesfield Girls School: 1,497. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beechen Cliff School and Hayesfield Girls School rank in South West?
Beechen Cliff School is 28th of 402 and Hayesfield Girls School is 29th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).