Bristol Free School
Free schools · Sixth form
Bristol, BS10 6NJ
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Top 11% in England
2 of 22 in Bristol, City of
Pupils
1,304
First preferences per place
1.38
2026/27
Absence
6.5%
2024/25
A level average
B
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 57.8 | 58.0 | 56.3 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 65% | 66% | 66% | |
| Average English grade | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 69% | 69% | 73% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.33 | 0.43 | — |
83% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Blaise High School · 1.0 mi · Good · Bottom 37% in England
- Orchard School Bristol · 1.4 mi · No rating · Bottom 29% in England
- St Bede's Catholic College · 1.9 mi · Report card · Top 13% in England
- Redland Green School · 2.0 mi · Good · Top 8% in England
- Trinity Academy · 2.2 mi · Good · Top 24% in England
- Fairfield High School · 2.5 mi · No rating · Top 43% in England
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The neighbourhood
Bristol Free School is in Southmead (typical home £300,000, crime very high).
What is Bristol Free School's Ofsted rating?
Bristol Free School is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does Bristol Free School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Bristol Free School is in the top 11% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.