Best Secondary Schools in Bristol, City of 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 22 schools across Bristol, City of. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

14%

Outstanding rate

59.2%

Avg KS2 SATs

36.9

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Redland Green School Secondary	Outstanding	74	View school
🥈	Bristol Cathedral Choir School Secondary	Outstanding	68	View school
🥉	St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Secondary	Outstanding	68	View school
4.	St Bede's Catholic College Secondary	Good	62	View school
5.	Bristol Free School Secondary	Requires Improvement	58	View school
6.	Trinity Academy Secondary	Good	55	View school
7.	Cotham School Secondary	Good	54	View school
8.	Bristol Metropolitan Academy Secondary	Good	53	View school
9.	E-Act Montpelier High School Secondary	Inadequate	50	View school
10.	Fairfield High School Secondary	Good	49	View school
11.	Bristol Brunel Academy Secondary	Good	48	View school
12.	St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School Secondary	Good	48	View school
13.	Oasis Academy John Williams Secondary	Good	47	View school
14.	Ashton Park School Secondary	Good	45	View school
15.	Orchard School Bristol Secondary	Good	44	View school
16.	The City Academy Bristol Secondary	Good	43	View school
17.	Bedminster Down School Secondary	Good	43	View school
18.	Oasis Academy Brislington Secondary	Requires Improvement	37	View school
19.	Oasis Academy Brightstowe Secondary	Good	34	View school
20.	Blaise High School Secondary	Inadequate	31	View school

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Frequently asked questions

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

There are 22 secondary schools in Bristol, City of, of which 3 (14%) 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 Redland Green 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?

14% of secondary schools in Bristol, City of are rated Outstanding and 59% 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.