Best Schools in Bristol
80 schools in Bristol
Key Facts
- Bristol is home to 80 schools, with 100.0% of primary schools and 100.0% of secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.
- Bristol's primary schools see 62.9% of pupils meeting the expected standard in KS2, outperforming the national average of 61.0%, with 4,890 pupils across 24 schools.
- Bristol's secondary schools achieve a Progress 8 score of 0.09 and an Attainment 8 score of 49.84, surpassing the national averages, with 50.7% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths.
- In Bristol's schools, the pupil-teacher ratio is 21.87 in primary schools and 17.75 in secondary schools, with spending per pupil at £7,221 and £7,220 respectively, compared to the national average of £7,460.
Top Nurseries in Bristol
52 nurseries in Bristol
Top Primary Schools in Bristol
24 primary schools in Bristol
The Downs Preparatory School
Bristol, BS48 1PF
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–13
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils262
P/T Ratio–
BP
Blagdon Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Bristol, BS40 7RW
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected79%
Absence4.8%
Pupils94
P/T Ratio15.7
NC
Northleaze Church of England Primary School
Bristol, BS41 9NG
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected88%
Absence4.1%
Pupils199
P/T Ratio23.7
Top Secondary Schools in Bristol
4 secondary schools in Bristol
Nailsea School
Ofsted
Good
Bristol, BS48 2HN
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.26
Attainment 849.3
Eng+Maths68%
Pupils1,154
Gordano School
Ofsted
Good
Bristol, BS20 7QR
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8-0.02
Attainment 848.3
Eng+Maths72%
Pupils2,097
Top Special Schools in Bristol
1 special schools in Bristol
Top Independent Schools in Bristol
2 independent schools in Bristol
Frequently Asked Questions
Bristol has 80 schools, including 24 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 52 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 1 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Bristol | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 100% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 63% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.05 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 48.7 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 17% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.6:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,479 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.