Schools in Bath
Moving to Bath? These are the schools closest to the centre of Bath, Somerset — each with how far it is and a link to its latest Ofsted report.
Nearest doesn't mean a guaranteed place: catchment areas are set by Bath and North East Somerset Council and shift year to year. Use this to get a feel for the area, then check the official rules on GOV.UK school admissions. Popular areas locally include Widcombe, Larkhall and Oldfield Park.
Last updated: August 2026
Nearest schools to Bath centre
- 0.4 mi
Widcombe Infant School
Primary · BA2 4JG
- 0.4 mi
Widcombe CofE Junior School
Primary · BA2 4JG
- 0.5 mi
Hayesfield Girls School
Secondary · BA2 3LA
- 0.6 mi
St Andrew's Church School
Primary · BA1 2SN
- 0.6 mi
Beechen Cliff School
Secondary · BA2 4RE
- 0.7 mi
Oldfield Park Infant School
Primary · BA2 3RF
- 0.8 mi
St John's Catholic Primary School
Primary · BA2 3NR
- 0.9 mi
Bathwick St Mary Church School
Primary · BA2 6NN
- 1.0 mi
Moorlands Infant School
Primary · BA2 2DQ
- 1.0 mi
St Stephens Church School
Primary · BA1 5PZ
- 1.0 mi
Oldfield Park Junior School
Primary · BA2 2JL
- 1.0 mi
Moorlands Junior School
Primary · BA2 2DE
These are the schools nearest the centre of Bath. Checking a specific street or estate? Open the school checker and enter the postcode to centre the results there — with catchment guidance and how the data works.
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Common questions
- How do I check schools in a specific Bath postcode?
- This page shows the schools nearest the centre of Bath. For a specific street or estate, enter its postcode in the school checker and you'll get the nearest schools to that exact point.
- Are these the best schools in Bath?
- We don't rank schools — we show the nearest ones and link each to its live Ofsted report so you can judge for yourself. Ofsted moved to report cards under a new framework in late 2025, so open the report for the current picture.
- How do I apply for a school place in Bath?
- You apply through Bath and North East Somerset Council, not the school directly, and the deadlines are firm — usually mid-January for primary and the end of October for secondary. GOV.UK's school admissions pages link to the council's application process.