Schools in Bristol

Find schools in Bristol with Ofsted ratings on our free interactive map. See distances from any address, filter by primary or secondary, and view exam results.

Choosing a School in Bristol

Bristol has no grammar schools, with all state secondaries being non-selective comprehensives. Popular family areas include Clifton, Redland, and Henleaze in the north, though catchments for sought-after schools like Cotham School and Redland Green are extremely tight. South Bristol areas like Southville and Totterdown are gentrifying rapidly. Some families look to neighbouring Gloucestershire for grammar school access. Many Bristol secondaries finish at 16, with students moving to sixth form colleges.

Primary Schools in Bristol

Bristol's popular primaries are in Clifton, Redland, Bishopston, and Henleaze. Catchments are tight. Examples of well-known primaries include:

  • Bishop Road Primary SchoolAges 4-11
  • Westbury Park Primary SchoolAges 4-11
  • Sefton Park Infant SchoolAges 4-7
  • Henleaze Infant SchoolAges 4-7
  • Ashley Down Primary SchoolAges 4-11
  • Christ Church CE PrimaryAges 4-11

Secondary Schools in Bristol

Bristol has no grammar schools. Cotham School and Redland Green are highly sought-after comprehensives. Examples include:

  • Cotham SchoolAges 11-18
  • Redland Green SchoolAges 11-18

How Are Averages Calculated?

When viewing a school's performance data, you'll see comparisons like "+12% vs avg". These averages are calculated from all schools in our database, covering over 20,000 state-funded schools across England. For primary schools, we show KS2 SATs results (percentage meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths). For secondary schools, we show GCSE results (percentage achieving grade 5 or above in English and maths).

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