About the school
Royal High Bath is a GDST school in Bath for girls, with boarding and a sixth form. Its admissions pages describe Year 7 entry as involving a school reference, interview and assessment including a CAT4 online test and English writing.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Girls |
|---|---|
| Age range | 9-18 |
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: Sixth Form Open Evening - Friday 25 September; Years 5-11 Open Morning - Saturday 26 September.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Paper + computer |
| Subjects tested | CAT4, English writing |
📄 Free Royal High School GDST practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | To be confirmed |
|---|
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | 9 Nov 2026 |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
The admissions timeline page says applications for September 2026 are open and gives a registration deadline for Years 5-9 of Monday 17 November; the scholarships page says the scholarship deadline for Years 7 and 9 is Monday 9 November 2026. The site banner advertises Years 5-11 Open Morning on Saturday 26 September and Sixth Form Open Evening on Friday 25 September.
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