St Gregory’s Catholic College, Bath
Combe Hay Lane, Odd Down, Bath BA2 8PA
Tel: 01225 832873 Web: st-gregorys.org.uk
Name of Headteacher: Mrs Melissa George
Age of pupils: 11 – 18 years
Number of pupils: 1,025
Religious denomination: Catholic
Welcome and ethos: St Gregory’s prides itself on being a diverse and inclusive place to study and work. We believe every person is unique, with God-given gifts and talents. Upon joining St Gregory’s, students become part of a wider family where they are known as individuals and flourish academically, personally, and spiritually over their seven-year journey.
Guided by our mission of educating the whole person and empowering every future, we nurture confident, compassionate young people who are equipped to thrive in an ever-changing world. Families of all faiths and none are warmly welcomed into our vibrant school community.
The curriculum: Our curriculum encourages students to develop their talents, deepen their knowledge, and become motivated, independent learners within a caring Christian setting. High expectations combined with excellent teaching create an ambitious atmosphere conducive to outstanding results. Our broad and balanced approach, emphasising both STEM subjects and Performing Arts, fosters a particularly creative and engaging learning environment.
Our whole-school focus on developing students’ literacy and oracy skills ensures that they develop the essential skills needed to enter the 21st-century workplace, while inspiring curiosity, confidence and a lifelong love of learning.
Extra-curricular activities: Students are encouraged to explore their talents beyond the classroom through a wide range of sporting and extra-curricular activities. Our engaging enrichment programme helps students develop self-awareness, appreciate healthy lifestyles and sustainable living through our horticultural gardening programme, acquire key employability skills, and build lasting friendships through teamwork and mutual support.
Whether competing in sport, performing on stage, participating in international projects or leading within the school community, every student is encouraged to discover their passions and develop the confidence to make a positive contribution.
Pastoral care: The personal development and well-being of students is paramount, with Catholic values central to our educational purpose. A focus on aspiration, virtue, respect and responsibility ensures that our students grow into well-rounded, reflective, caring and thoughtful young people ready to take their place in society.
“We want our children to relish school; to feel safe, inspired to achieve and, above all, to be happy. St Gregory’s creates an environment where all of this can be accomplished and so much more.” – Parent
Inspectors recently described St Gregory’s pastoral care as “exemplary”, recognising the exceptional support, sense of belonging and inclusive culture experienced by students every day.
Outstanding characteristics: St Gregory’s is a high-performing, 11–18 co-educational school rated Good overall with Outstanding Behaviour & Attitudes and Personal Development by Ofsted.
In 2025, the school achieved an Outstanding judgement in every area from the Catholic Schools Inspectorate for the third consecutive inspection, recognising excellence in Catholic Life and Mission, Religious Education and Collective Worship.
“Pastoral care for all members of the community is exemplary and stands as a cornerstone of the school’s identity.” – Catholic Schools Inspection, 2025
The school also holds Artsmark Gold status, recognising its outstanding commitment to creativity, arts and culture across the curriculum, ensuring students flourish academically, personally and spiritually.
For open days and further information visit: St Gregory’s Catholic College