Bath Spa University, Bath
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
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
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Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Bath
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Admissions Demand - Bath and North East Somerset
Places available
2,436
Applications
1,707
Got 1st preference
92.3%
Got preferred school
98.5%
Secondary admissions across Bath and North East Somerset (2025/26)
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