Named after Badminton House in Clifton, Bristol, where it was founded, the school has been located at its current site since 1924 and consistently performs well in the government's league tables, particularly at A-Level.

[7] The school developed a broad curriculum, and extracurricular activities, including sports, were encouraged which was unusual for the time.

Baker, known as BMB,[8] was fundamental in shaping Badminton's ethos and had a deep personal influence on individual pupils.

[11] She insisted on the rights of young people to freedom of expression and encouraged a questioning approach to learning: "in chapel 'Jesus often had to share the stage with Lenin'".

Dame Sybil Thorndike was president of the school at that time, and a new cantata called "The Crown of the Year" by Michael Tippett was specially commissioned to mark the event.