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A proudly Catholic school, which takes the most generous parts of its faith and shares them with everyone connected with the place, St Greg’s is truly comprehensive. Loved for its size and caring family feel, this school is a positive choice for anyone living in or round Bath, despite stiff competition from the city’s other excellent state and independent schools.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 988 ·
- Sixth form numbers
- 153 ·
- Religion
- RC
Headteacher
Headteacher
Mrs Melissa George
Since September 2023, Melissa George, previously deputy headteacher at St Augustine’s Priory in Ealing, an independent Catholic school. After gaining a first at the University of Manchester, she taught in Mexico, then returned to the UK to teach
Entrance
Total of 174 places in year 7, for which the main feeder schools are Catholic primaries from seven parishes in the enormous Clifton diocese, from Chippenham in the east to the Mendips in the west. Applications from children living within the local
Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)
Exit
A good chunk leave after GCSEs. After A levels, a few take gap years, a few foundation years and about half the cohort head off to universities up and down the land. Bath Spa, Swansea and Southampton currently popular. Occasional Oxbridge success,
% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)
What is this?
The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.
Latest results
In 2025, 25 per cent 9-7 at GCSE; 43 per cent 9-5 in both maths and English; 9 per cent A*/A at A level (30 per cent A*-B).
GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)
What is this?
This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.
A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)
What is this?
These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.
Teaching & learning
‘Results are good enough, but not the overarching priority,’ in the opinion of one parent we spoke to, borne out by the previous head, who told us that St Greg’s ‘is not an exam factory’. Mixed ability teaching for the first three years and the
- Qualifications taken in 2024
- A level
- EPQ
- GCSE
Learning support & SEN
The inclusion department, which covers all types of learning support, is the largest in the school, with four specialist teachers and no fewer than 19 learning support assistants. Its premises comprise a study room with computers and a wellbeing room
Arts & extracurricular
St Greg’s has long been known for the quality of its performing arts and enjoys specialist school status. The board advertising upcoming productions and events on the road outside is one to watch - we were lucky enough to see part of a final
Sport
The school site is compact, with room for two Astros, an outdoor gym and a grass field beyond it for outside sports and rather a tired sports hall for indoor activities (this is on the wish list for refurbishment). Younger students have three lessons
Ethos & heritage
Built in the 1970s – and looks like it, with a site which could kindly be described as utilitarian. (‘Please please could something be done about the loos?’ was the heartfelt plea from one student. ‘We’ve done them up – now you look after them!’ says
Pastoral care, inclusivity & discipline
Pastoral care sits right at the centre of what this school does and is widely praised by students and parents alike. ‘Sources of support are well known,’ according to students, who give special mention to tutors and heads of year. But that watchful
Mobile phone policy
A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.
Mobile phone policy
Provided by the school and not part of our review Students are permitted to be in possession of their mobile phone during the school day. However, mobile phones must be turned off and neither seen nor heard. Students who have an agreed medical plan in place can use their mobile phone for a medical emergency. Mobile phones and ear phones/buds should be switched off or to silent (not vibrate) and kept in their bag at all times throughout the school day, all the time the students are on the school site, including social times and between lessons.
Pupils & parents
‘A massive cross-section of people,’ as one parent put it - from devout Catholics to the godless but respectful, and from those blessed with this world’s goods to those very much less so, St Greg’s is also probably more diverse racially than Bath –
Money matters
Extremely mindful of families struggling financially, for whom a discreet eye is kept out and help offered. Breakfast club free to all and a computer or similar is provided for all students on pupil premium. Some thought lunches were pricey, but most
The last word
A proudly Catholic school, which takes the most generous parts of its faith and shares them with everyone connected with the place, St Greg’s is truly comprehensive. Loved for its size and caring family feel, this school is a positive choice for
Inspection reports
Ofsted reports
Full inspection: Good
You can read full reports on the Ofsted website
| Personal development | Outstanding |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form provision | Good |
Full inspection: Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
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