Armed Forces Families

For over 150 years, we have proudly supported the daughters of Forces families. The Royal School was founded in 1865 for the daughters of Officers of the Army. Queen Victoria was one of our original patrons, and Florence Nightingale recommended the appointment of our first Head.

We understand the unique challenges military life can bring and provide a secure, stable, and caring home-from-home environment.

Financial Support

Families in receipt of the Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA) pay only 10% of the school fees.

All other serving Forces and FCDO families receive a 20% discount on boarding fees.

Why Forces and FCDO families choose Royal High Bath

• Our connections and community

Military families become part of a well-established and welcoming network at Royal High, as well as the wider GDST family of 25 schools.

• Our location

Easily accessible from Bristol and London airports, and within reach of a wide range of military bases.

• Our boarding provision

In addition to wrap-around care for day students, we offer full, weekly, flexi and occasional boarding, with a full weekend activities programme. All boarders are welcome to stay at school during exeat weekends.

• Our admissions process

We understand that deployment can happen at any time and offer a flexible admissions process tailored to military families.