Best Schools in South Gloucestershire
310 schools in South Gloucestershire
Key Facts
- South Gloucestershire is home to 310 schools, with 94.3% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, exceeding the national average of 90.0%.
- Primary schools in South Gloucestershire have 61.0% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, in line with the national average, and a persistent absence rate of 13.7%, below the national 20.0%.
- Secondary schools in South Gloucestershire have a Progress 8 score of -0.05, slightly below the national average of 0.00, and 44.8% of pupils achieve grade 5+ in English and maths, with a persistent absence rate of 27.1%.
- In South Gloucestershire, primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.65, compared to the national average of 18.10, and spend £7,612 per pupil, slightly above the national £7,460, with 14.8% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
Top Nurseries in South Gloucestershire
185 nurseries in South Gloucestershire
Top Primary Schools in South Gloucestershire
110 primary schools in South Gloucestershire
Top Secondary Schools in South Gloucestershire
16 secondary schools in South Gloucestershire
Brimsham Green School
Ofsted
Good
Bristol, BS37 7LB
State · Secondary · Ages 11–19
Progress 8+0.27
Attainment 850.2
Eng+Maths81%
Pupils1,051
YA
Yate Academy
Ofsted
Good
Yate, BS37 4DX
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.03
Attainment 846.9
Eng+Maths64%
Pupils801
Winterbourne Academy
Ofsted
Good
Bristol, BS36 1JL
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8-0.16
Attainment 847.9
Eng+Maths75%
Pupils1,783
Marlwood School
Ofsted
Good
Bristol, BS35 3LA
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8-0.22
Attainment 847.6
Eng+Maths76%
Pupils566
Top Sixth Form Colleges in South Gloucestershire
1 sixth form colleges in South Gloucestershire
Top Independent Schools in South Gloucestershire
5 independent schools in South Gloucestershire
Tockington Manor School
Bristol, BS32 4NY
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–14
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils279
P/T Ratio–
Aurora Hedgeway School
Pilning, BS35 4JN
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils61
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
South Gloucestershire has 310 schools, including 110 primary schools, 16 secondary schools, 185 nurseries, 5 independent schools, 2 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 94% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 62% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.05 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 45.6 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 20% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.0:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,731 | £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.