Beechen Cliff School vs Prior Park College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 1.5 km 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
Prior Park College
Bath · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
526 students
| Measure | Beechen Cliff School Bath, South West | Prior Park College Bath, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #28 of 402 | #299 of 402 |
| National rank | #409 of 4,090 | #2806 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,232 | 526 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,232 | 526 |
| Free school meals | 11.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 116.8% | 84.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.0 | 40.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 64.6% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 79.4% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 5.18 | 2.84 |
| A level points per entry | 39.1 | 39.2 |
| town | Bath | Bath |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.beechencliff.org.uk | www.priorparkschools.com |
The verdict
- •Beechen Cliff School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.7 vs 32.9).
- •Beechen Cliff School is the larger school with 1,232 students compared with 526.
- •Beechen Cliff School is a academy school while Prior Park College is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Beechen Cliff School is boys and Prior Park College is co-educational.
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 Prior Park College?
On the Success Index (England), Beechen Cliff School ranks higher (85.7 vs 32.9 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 Beechen Cliff School and Prior Park College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bath and Bath in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beechen Cliff School: 1,232. Prior Park College: 526. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beechen Cliff School and Prior Park College rank in South West?
Beechen Cliff School is 28th of 402 and Prior Park College is 299th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).