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Beechen Cliff School

Bath, United Kingdom
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1.6 /5

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About Beechen Cliff School

Beechen Cliff School is a boys' school that focuses on character development, mental health, and wellbeing. It has a strong pastoral system and a range of extracurricular activities. The school is part of the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mr Tim Markall

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews
Safety & Security 2.4
Teaching Quality 2.5
Communication 2.6
Student Wellbeing 4.0
Facilities 3.1

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
17.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Excellent
72.0
Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

57.1
Attainment 8
Average grade across 8 subjects
+0.45
Progress 8
Above average
68.5%
English & Maths 9-5
Strong pass in both
83.0%
English & Maths 9-4
Standard pass in both

Additional Information

73.9% entered EBacc
59.4% achieved EBacc
165 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 10

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Parent
Parent Oct 30, 2025
1.0

"Unprofessional school"

Teachers the highest ones especially always cheating.
Main school office staff are very unfriendly and rude and just like the dinner ladies.
Stuck up workers here, toxic environment. Much prefer other schools.
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 2/5
Communication 3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 3/5
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Parent
Parent Jul 13, 2024
1.0

"Bad, do not recommend"

Reception staff and dinner ladies are very unfriendly
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 1/5
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Parent
Parent Oct 14, 2023
1.0

"Avoiding"

A majority of the female staff do not speak to you very unfriendly school. They look down on you and think they are as important as surgeons. Lots of gossiping. Most unfriendly school I have ever been in and I have been in a lot. A lot of staff cheating on their partners. Very unclassy.
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 1/5
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Parent
Parent Sep 5, 2023
1.0

"Terrible "

Awful school, Cares more about image to the higher ups than education and well-being of students. These teachers care more about your shoes than your enjoyment and achievements at the school. Sixth form is majorly misogynistic and only cares for the rugby team. Avoid.
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 4/5
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Parent
Parent Jun 27, 2023
2.0

"Snotty and uncaring"

A school
Full of ptensions to be private, the senior staff don’t care unless you’re A grade, are a competitive sportsman. Pretty much any boy who isn’t and who is in most need of care, support and great teaching is sidelined in year 7. Once you’re pigeonholed as average they don’t really care.
Some good teachers but they’re stuck in an archaic system that can’t bring out the best and the talents in everyone.
If you don’t make the grade, it’s YOUR fault, never theirs. I had awful supply teachers and mad teacher absences in the run up to my exams, the school had no idea what was happening. Really dreadful
Uncaring and largely unprofessional. Head teacher cares more about color if your socks than about your aspirations, hopes and future. Avoid it if you can.
Safety & Wellbeing 2/5
Teaching & Learning 2/5
Communication 2/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 2/5
Facilities 2/5
P
Parent
Parent Mar 28, 2023
1.0

"Unfriendly "

I found the school Unfriendly and uncaring
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Emily Patel
Parent Sep 1, 2022
5.0

"A Fantastic School Experience!"

We've been impressed with Beechen Cliff School's facilities and the opportunities they offer. Our son has thrived in the house system and the pastoral care has been excellent. We would highly recommend this school to others.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
D
David Fletcher
Parent Jun 15, 2022
5.0

"A Great School with a Strong Focus on Character"

We were pleased to see the emphasis on character development at Beechen Cliff School. Our son benefited from the school's sports programs and the music department was excellent. The school's values aligned with our own, making it an easy decision to send our child there.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 5/5
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Sophie Khan
Parent Feb 1, 2022
4.0

"Some Positives, but Room for Improvement"

Overall, we're pleased with Beechen Cliff School, but we've experienced some issues with communication and homework expectations. The school's curriculum is well-rounded, and our son enjoys his classes. We're hoping to see some improvements in these areas.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 4/5
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Parent
Parent Oct 4, 2020
1.0

"BEECHEN CLIFF—FULL OF TORIES. "

This school, to begin with, was generally good. The toilets were clean, the food was good, the buildings were well-appointed; but as I proceeded in my collegiate years, I began to feel painfully alive to the nepotism with which the school had become entrenched. It is a microcosm of an old boys network. White middle class choirboys are churned out and come back, with an oily smile, and get the first job they ask for. I'm not naming any names, but certain teachers, particularly those with more responsibility, have been seen drink-driving, joint-smoking and two-timing. But no amount of criminality can bring this doomed school back from the brink. If you don't like Tories, do not attend. If you do, be my guest.
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 2/5

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