[6] In 1864, the school closed and the building was bought, with the support of Queen Victoria, to establish the Royal School for Daughters of Officers of the Army, in order to educate orphaned daughters of Army officers in response to the needs that arose after the Crimean War.

[6] During World War II, the Royal School temporarily relocated to the Longleat Estate, where it remained for eight years.

[18] The Prep School is at Cranwell House, a Grade II listed Victorian mansion in Weston Park.

[25] In the sixth form, students choose between A-Levels and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme.

A-Level options include classical civilisation, economics, Mandarin, music, fine art, psychology, religion and philosophy, and physical education.

[26] RHS has a strong record in the IB Diploma Programme, consistently exceeding global averages.

[29] It includes four dedicated studios, supporting activities such as painting, sculpture, printmaking, film, and photography.

[33] As part of the department's Steinway Music School status, a regular programme of masterclasses and recitals led by leading artists is offered.

The school also has access to the University of Bath's Olympic-standard sports facilities, which support student training and competitions.

[36] Royal High School divides its pupils into four houses: Austen, Brontë, Du Pré and Wollstonecraft.