Kingswood School vs Royal High School GDST
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 370 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingswood School
Bath · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
886 students
Royal High School GDST
Lansdown Road · Independent all-through · Ages 9–18
484 students
| Measure | Kingswood School Bath, South West | Royal High School GDST Lansdown Road, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #343 of 402 | #370 of 402 |
| National rank | #3391 of 4,090 | #3620 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 9–18 |
| Students | 886 | 484 |
| Pupils on roll | 886 | 484 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 51.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 26.3 | 17.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 2.08 | 0.89 |
| A level points per entry | 43.7 | 40.3 |
| town | Bath | Lansdown Road |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.kingswood.bath.sch.uk | www.royalhighbath.gdst.net |
The verdict
- •Kingswood School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (21.9 vs 19.0).
- •Kingswood School is the larger school with 886 students compared with 484.
- •Kingswood School is co-educational and Royal High School GDST 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 Kingswood School better than Royal High School GDST?
On the Success Index (England), Kingswood School ranks higher (21.9 vs 19.0 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 Kingswood School and Royal High School GDST?
About 370 m in a straight line, between Bath and Lansdown Road in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kingswood School: 886. Royal High School GDST: 484. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingswood School and Royal High School GDST rank in South West?
Kingswood School is 343rd of 402 and Royal High School GDST is 370th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).