Students at Ralph Allen School welcomed Bath MP Wera Hobhouse and Councillor Sarah Warren to showcase the school’s growing range of sustainability projects. The visit highlighted the work of the school’s student-led Green Team, which has been driving initiatives to reduce emissions, improve biodiversity and encourage sustainable habits across the school community. Since early 2025,...
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Sixth Form Open Evening at Ralph Allen School
An opportunity to learn about the courses available and meet with key staff members. Further information and bookings online.
Open Evening at Ralph Allen School
An opportunity to visit the School and meet with key staff members. Further information and bookings online.
Record turnout at Ralph Allen School as community spirit shines at Bath Beat
Under glorious sunny skies on Saturday, the Bath Beat at Ralph Allen School welcomed an impressive 396 participants. Walkers and runners of all abilities took on the scenic 12.5, 17, 21 and 26.5 mile routes, creating a vibrant atmosphere of challenge, camaraderie and celebration. Participants were supported throughout the day by five well-stocked checkpoints, each...
Ralph Allen School opens up learning to tackle disadvantage for all pupils
Ralph Allen School has been highlighted in a new case study by Supporting Education Group, following a visit from James Marsh, who spent time speaking with staff including the Head and exploring the school’s approach to mixed ability teaching. His article, titled What happens when a school decides that disadvantage is everyone’s problem, examines how...
The Ralph Allen school Bath Beat returns for 2026
A much-loved walking and running challenge organised by Ralph Allen School is set to return this spring, with The Bath Beat taking place on Saturday 25 April 2026. Run entirely by the school, The Bath Beat starts and finishes on the Ralph Allen School site and welcomes walkers and runners of all abilities, combining fresh...
Ralph Allen named Best Comprehensive School in the South West
Ralph Allen School has been recognised as the Best Comprehensive School in the South West in the new Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026, a listing that highlights the top-performing state and independent schools across the country. The annual guide assesses schools on academic outcomes, wider achievement and overall school culture. Ralph Allen’s position places...
New crossings improve safety for children travelling in south Bath
Two new road crossings have been completed in the south of Bath to make walking, wheeling and cycling safer and more accessible for children and families. Pupils from Ralph Allen School joined deputy head teacher Seb Witts and Councillor Lucy Hodge, Cabinet Member for Sustainable Transport Delivery, to mark the completion of the new signalised...
£5.4 million investment to improve school walking, cycling and wheeling routes in south Bath
Families in south Bath are set to benefit from safer, greener journeys to school thanks to a major investment in the Scholars’ Way project. The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority will contribute nearly £3 million to the scheme, on top of almost £2.4 million already committed by Bath & North East Somerset (B&NES) Council....
Ralph Allen students enjoy an unforgettable trip to Uganda
In an inspiring journey that blended leadership, learning and unforgettable adventure, 29 students from Ralph Allen School in Bath recently returned from a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Uganda — and what they brought back was far more than souvenirs. Hosted by Good Times Infant School in Kawaala, the Ralph Allen students were not just visitors, they immersed themselves...
Review – Ralph Allen School annual dance show at The Forum Bath
Ralph Allen School student correspondent Beatrice Peacock reports from a theatrical showcase of young talent Watching the Ralph Allen School annual dance show was always going to be a treat, with a wonderful cast of talented students taking to the stage of The Bath Forum, right in the city centre. Emerging from the school’s dance...
Ralph Allen celebrates a bumper turnout of walkers for Bath Beat’s silver anniversary
Organisers of this year’s Bath Beat, Ralph Allen School, welcomed hundreds of people of all ages and abilities to this popular annual walking event when it took place last Saturday, 27 April Marking the event’s 25th anniversary, over 400 members of the school and Bath community walked in step with visitors from across the country....
Success for Ralph Allen School as Ofsted confirms they are a ‘Good school’
Ralph Allen School has been praised by Ofsted for its ‘ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum,’ maintaining its ‘Good school’ standards as the report highly commends the staff, leaders and pupils. The community-focused school based in Combe Down, Bath, is part of the Palladian Academy Trust family and has been recognised for its strong staff and supportive...
Ralph Allen’s Bath Beat Event 2024 will raise money to encourage a love of reading
Ralph Allen School is thrilled to be running the Bath Beat walking event this Saturday 27th April, marking the event’s 25th anniversary. The event is open to all and comprises four available routes – 12.5 miles, 17 miles, 21 miles and 26.5 miles. Along the course, volunteers will operate stands offering homemade baked goods and...
Ralph Allen pupil chosen to perform organ recital at Bath Abbey
Gavin Phelps, a student at Ralph Allen school in Bath, has taken to the stage at the prestigious Bath Abbey to wow the audience with his engaging organ recital. Year 10 pupil Gavin, aged 14, is heavily involved in all areas of the school’s music offering and was invited to perform an organ recital at...
Excellent GCSE results at Ralph Allen School in Bath!
Ralph Allen School in Bath is marking another fantastic year of examination results and a chance to celebrate the success of our students, with 31% of grades being 9, 8 or 7, and 28% of students achieving five or more top grades. 8% were grade 9 “Congratulations to Ralph Allen students for the amazing results...
Ralph Allen School celebrates outstanding A-level results
Ralph Allen School is pleased to report some outstanding achievements by its students this summer. Among the deadline figures at the Bath secondary school are – 29% of the grades were A*-A. 67% of grades were A*-B. 85% of the grades were A*-C. “Students have achieved in all areas across the curriculum with strong performances...
Olivia Colman’s charity Tender presents award To Ralph Allen Pupil
Olive Delamata, a Year 10 pupil at Ralph Allen School in Bath, has won an award for ‘Outstanding Creative Response’ at The Tender Awards in London. Olive (pictured above, centre) was awarded the honour for her poster titled Ducks that displays examples of scenarios within relationships – showing how one should and shouldn’t be treated....