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.

Bristol, City of has 22 secondary schools, of which 1 (5%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 18 rated Good — 86% of secondary schools in Bristol, City of are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Redland Green School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Bristol, City of follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

22
Total schools
1
Outstanding
5%
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
 Good 76 View school
🥈 St Bede's Catholic College
Secondary
 Good 74 View school
🥉 Bristol Free School
Secondary
 Good 73 View school
4. Bristol Cathedral Choir School
Secondary
 Good 71 View school
5. Trinity Academy
Secondary
 Good 67 View school
6. Cotham School
Secondary
 Good 67 View school
7. Fairfield High School
Secondary
 Good 64 View school
8. Bristol Metropolitan Academy
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
9. Oasis Academy John Williams
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
10. Ashton Park School
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
11. Blaise High School
Secondary
 Good 59 View school
12. St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
13. Orchard School Bristol
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
14. Oasis Academy Brislington
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
15. Bristol Brunel Academy
Secondary
 Good 57 View school
16. St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
Secondary
 Outstanding 55 View school
17. E-Act Montpelier High School
Secondary
 Inadequate 51 View school
18. The City Academy Bristol
Secondary
 Good 51 View school
19. Oasis Academy Daventry Road
Secondary
 — 50 View school
20. Oasis Academy Temple Quarter
Secondary
 — 50 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 1 (5%) 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?
5% of secondary schools in Bristol, City of are rated Outstanding and 82% 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.