Beechen Cliff School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Beechen Cliff School
Address: Kipling Avenue
Town/City: Bath
County: Somerset
Postcode: BA2 4RE
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01225 480466
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2019
Trust: Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership
Sponsor: Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Tim Markall
Capacity: 1055
Gender: Boys
Boarders: Yes

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1232 (90% boys & 10% girls)
Enrollment: 117% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 11.7%

Location and administration

URN: 146972
DfE Number: 800/4006
UKPRN: 10082545
UPRN: 10001130754
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Bath and North East Somerset (E06000022)
Constituency: Bath (E14001080)
Electoral Ward: Widcombe & Lyncombe (E05012493)

Easting & Northing: 375015E, 163751N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 22' 22.44" N 2° 21' 36.72" W
Plus Code: 9C3V9JFQ+5W

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Sonya Butters - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 31 January 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 January 2027.
  • Shaun Ellis - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 November 2027.
  • Annabelle Finch - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 January 2026.
  • Mr Sean Hawkins - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 April 2028.
  • Mrs Lisa Jarvis - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 April 2028.
  • George Malim - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 January 2026.
  • Mr George Malim - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 January 2028.
  • Mr Timothy Markall - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mr Toby May - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 May 2028.
  • Mr Neil McKim - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2021 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 31 October 2025.
  • Neil McKim - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Iain McNair - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 January 2027.
  • Ms Sarah Romain - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 January 2028.
  • Sarah Romain - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 January 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 January 2026.
  • Sarah Romain - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 January 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 January 2026.
  • Ms Michelle Wallis - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 April 2028.