Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Bristol, City of 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 172 schools across Bristol, City of. Updated with 2025–26 data.

172

Total schools

Outstanding

12%

Outstanding rate

59.2%

Avg KS2 SATs

36.9

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Filton Avenue Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
🥈	St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
🥉	Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
4.	Cleve House School Not applicable	—	95	View school
5.	Bristol Hospital Education Service Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
6.	Elmlea Infant School Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
7.	Bishop Road Primary School Primary	Outstanding	91	View school
8.	Oasis Academy Marksbury Road Primary	Outstanding	85	View school
9.	Summerhill Academy Primary	Good	85	View school
10.	Evergreen Primary Academy Primary	Good	85	View school
11.	Hotwells Primary School Primary	Good	83	View school
12.	Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School Primary	Good	81	View school
13.	Oasis Academy Bank Leaze Primary	Good	81	View school
14.	St Philips Marsh Nursery School and Barton Hill Childrens Centre/Cashmore Early Years Centre Nursery	Good	80	View school
15.	Ilminster Avenue Nursery School Nursery	Good	80	View school
16.	Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre Nursery	Good	80	View school
17.	St Werburghs Park Nursery School Nursery	Good	80	View school
18.	The Limes Nursery School Nursery	Good	80	View school
19.	Chester Park Infant School Primary	Good	80	View school
20.	St Anne's Infant School Primary	Good	80	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Bristol, City of?

There are 172 primary & secondary schools in Bristol, City of, of which 20 (12%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Bristol, City of?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Bristol, City of is Filton Avenue Nursery School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Bristol, City of?

Primary and secondary school applications in Bristol, City of are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Bristol, City of council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Bristol, City of?

12% of primary & secondary schools in Bristol, City of are rated Outstanding and 69% are rated Good. 68.6% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.