Bath Spa University, Bath
Bath Spa University is a school for pupils in Bath.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Bath Spa University in detail
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Oldfield Park Rail Station, about 2.4 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Pope Court (n-bound), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Bath and North East Somerset (86).
Sources: NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Bath Spa University creates a highly supportive environment where adult learners, especially those transitioning from military service or facing barriers to learning, develop practical, industry-relevant skills. The university combines expert teaching with excellent careers coaching and one-to-one support, helping almost all learners progress to employment, self-employment or further education. They also excel at adapting courses to meet individual needs, including specialist support for learners with disabilities and those facing isolation.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional curriculum design with industry experts co-designing courses that include recognised qualifications
- Highly supportive and welcoming environment where learners thrive and develop confidence
- Expert careers advice and guidance from industry professionals helping learners secure employment
- Rigorous progress tracking with excellent feedback on coursework and technical skills
- Strong partnerships with employers, community organisations and support services to meet learners' needs
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff expertly teaching learners about radicalisation risks and how to stay safe from extremist views, particularly supporting isolated learners.
Extracurricular Activities
Well-being and employability programme, presentation skills workshops, interview technique practice, one-to-one coaching sessions
Bath Spa University offers Skills Bootcamps in project management and AI, along with tailored learning courses in creative arts for adult learners. The provider has been rated Outstanding across all areas of inspection.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Bath Spa University
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Bath and North East Somerset is 4.5 (the median across 94 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Across Bath and North East Somerset council
Places available
2,400
Applications
1,769
Got 1st preference
88.4%
Got preferred school
97.1%
All secondary applications across Bath and North East Somerset council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(2)
Questions parents ask about Bath Spa University
What is the catchment area for Bath Spa University?
No fixed boundary. When Bath Spa University is oversubscribed, Bath and North East Somerset allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How do I apply to Bath Spa University?
Apply through Bath and North East Somerset's coordinated admissions process, naming Bath Spa University on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Bath Spa University?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Bath and North East Somerset is 4.5 (the median across 94 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Bath Spa University?
Bath Spa University is at Newton Park, Newton St Loe, Bath, Somerset, BA2 9BN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)