Royal High School GDST vs St Stephens Church School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 380 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Royal High School GDST
Lansdown Road · Independent all-through · Ages 9–18
484 students
St Stephens Church School
Bath · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
360 students
| Measure | Royal High School GDST Lansdown Road, South West | St Stephens Church School Bath, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #370 of 402 | #223 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3620 of 4,090 | #2178 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 9–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 484 | 360 |
| Pupils on roll | 484 | 360 |
| Free school meals | – | 6.4% |
| Capacity filled | 51.5% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 20% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 17.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.89 | – |
| A level points per entry | 40.3 | – |
| town | Lansdown Road | Bath |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.royalhighbath.gdst.net | www.ststephensschoolbath.org/ |
The verdict
- •St Stephens Church School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.9 vs 19.0).
- •Royal High School GDST is the larger school with 484 students compared with 360.
- •Royal High School GDST is a independent school while St Stephens Church School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Royal High School GDST is girls and St Stephens Church School 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 Royal High School GDST better than St Stephens Church School?
On the Success Index (England), St Stephens Church School ranks higher (79.9 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 Royal High School GDST and St Stephens Church School?
About 380 m in a straight line, between Lansdown Road and Bath in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Royal High School GDST: 484. St Stephens Church School: 360. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Royal High School GDST and St Stephens Church School rank in South West?
Royal High School GDST is 370th of 402 and St Stephens Church School is 223rd of 1,695 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).