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Beechen Cliff School

Kipling Avenue, Bath, BA2 4RE
Part of: MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP (Multi-academy trust)
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Beechen Cliff School
Bath, BA2 4RE
1,224 Pupils
1,146 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
11.20% FSM %
1,113 Boys
111 Girls
About Beechen Cliff School

Beechen Cliff School is a boys-only Academies located in Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 11–18. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,224 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,146. Current headteacher: Tim Markall.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Bath and North East Somerset
Region South West
Administrative District Bath and North East Somerset
Parliamentary Constituency Bath
Ward Widcombe & Lyncombe
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Boys
Boarders Boarding school
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Opened 01-02-2019
UKPRN 10082545
URN 146972
Data Last Updated 23-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Sonya Butters Chair of Local Governing Body 31/01/2025 30/01/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Martin Birchall Local Governor 25/05/2023 24/05/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Neil Drinkwater Local Governor 29/09/2021 28/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Shaun Ellis Local Governor 25/11/2025 24/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Annabelle Finch Local Governor 24/01/2024 23/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
George Malim Local Governor 24/01/2024 23/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Timothy Markall Local Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2030 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Neil McKim Local Governor 01/11/2021 31/10/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Neil McKim Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Iain McNair Local Governor 28/01/2025 27/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Sarah O'Higgins Local Governor 03/10/2023 02/10/2025 Elected by school staff
Sarah Romain Local Governor 24/01/2024 23/01/2026 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
The Paragon School, Junior School of Prior Park College
0.43 km • Bath
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Widcombe Infant School
0.81 km • Bath
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Bath College
0.85 km • Bath
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Widcombe CofE Junior School
0.86 km • Bath
Other
Hayesfield Girls School
0.92 km • Bath
Other
Moorlands Infant School
1.15 km • Bath
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Frequently Asked Questions
Beechen Cliff School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Bath, Bath and North East Somerset.
Beechen Cliff School has 1,224 pupils, with a capacity of 1,146.
Beechen Cliff School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Beechen Cliff School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Beechen Cliff School is Mr Tim Markall.
Beechen Cliff School is at Kipling Avenue, Bath, BA2 4RE, in the Bath and North East Somerset local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Beechen Cliff School: Has a sixth form.
Beechen Cliff School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Tim Markall
Kipling Avenue, Bath, BA2 4RE
01225480466
www.beechencliff.org.uk
Location
BA2 4RE  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 146972
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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