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Schools in Bristol, South West (2025)

277 schools · 118,188 students · 189 academy, 77 local authority, 11 independent · median Pupils on roll 295.

Bristol, in South West, has 277 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 118,188 students. By level there are 219 primary, 44 secondary, 14 all-through; by sector 189 academy, 77 local authority, 11 independent.

The median Pupils on roll across Bristol's schools is 295, above the South West median of 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.

265 of the 277 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Bromley Heath Infant School (99.1, top 5% of primary schools nationally), followed by West Leigh Infant School (99.1, top 5% of primary schools nationally), and Westbury Park School (98.4, top 5% of primary schools nationally). 19 schools sit in the top 10% of England for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.

The largest schools are Gordano School (2,029 students), St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School (1,792 students), Winterbourne Academy (1,741 students). 3 schools are single-sex.

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Top 60 schools in Bristol

The highest-scoring 60 of 265 ranked schools in Bristol, by Success Index (England). Use the town pages below, the ranking tables or the search box to find every school.

  1. 1
    99
    Bromley Heath Infant SchoolBristol · Local authority Primary– · 181 students
  2. 2
    99
    West Leigh Infant SchoolBristol · Academy Primary– · 135 students
  3. 3
    98
    Westbury Park SchoolBristol · Academy Primary91% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 417 students
  4. 4
    98
    Hambrook Primary SchoolBristol · Local authority Primary93% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 206 students
  5. 5
    98
    Henleaze Infant SchoolBristol · Academy Primary– · 179 students
  6. 6
    95
    Elmlea Infant SchoolBristol · Academy Primary– · 270 students
  7. 7
    94
    Bishop Road Primary SchoolBristol · Local authority Primary86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 779 students
  8. 8
    94
    Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, DownendBristol · Local authority Primary– · 225 students
  9. 9
    91
    Birdwell Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 427 students
  10. 10
    91
    Beacon Rise Primary SchoolBristol · Local authority Primary89% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 625 students
  11. 11
    90
    St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary– · 404 students
  12. 12
    90
    Redland Green SchoolBristol · Academy Secondary59.0 Attainment 8 · 1,652 students
  13. 13
    89
    Sefton Park Infant SchoolBristol · Local authority Primary– · 213 students
  14. 14
    88
    Saltford CofE Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 417 students
  15. 15
    88
    Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary SchoolBristol · Local authority Primary88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 295 students
  16. 16
    88
    St Mary's Church of England Primary School, PortburyBristol · Academy Primary86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 83 students
  17. 17
    87
    Samuel White's Infant SchoolBristol · Academy Primary– · 263 students
  18. 18
    86
    Bristol Free SchoolBristol · Academy Secondary56.3 Attainment 8 · 1,304 students
  19. 19
    84
    Mangotsfield Church of England Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 615 students
  20. 20
    84
    Elmlea Junior SchoolBristol · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 353 students
  21. 21
    84
    Pensford Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary93% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 100 students
  22. 22
    83
    St Bede's Catholic CollegeBristol · Academy Secondary57.1 Attainment 8 · 1,324 students
  23. 23
    83
    Clutton Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 130 students
  24. 24
    83
    Olveston Church of England Primary SchoolBristol · Local authority Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 201 students
  25. 25
    82
    Yatton Infant SchoolBristol · Academy Primary– · 177 students
  26. 26
    82
    Southville Primary SchoolBristol · Local authority Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 632 students
  27. 27
    81
    St Johns Church of England Primary School, CliftonBristol · Local authority Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 481 students
  28. 28
    80
    Bishop Sutton Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 174 students
  29. 29
    79
    Broadway Infant SchoolBristol · Academy Primary– · 179 students
  30. 30
    79
    Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, DownendBristol · Local authority Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 301 students
  31. 31
    79
    Nailsea SchoolBristol · Academy Secondary52.6 Attainment 8 · 1,197 students
  32. 32
    79
    Backwell SchoolBristol · Academy Secondary52.7 Attainment 8 · 1,595 students
  33. 33
    78
    E-ACT St Ursula's AcademyBristol · Academy Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 496 students
  34. 34
    78
    Northleaze Church of England Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 187 students
  35. 35
    77
    Golden Valley Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 401 students
  36. 36
    77
    Hotwells Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 114 students
  37. 37
    77
    Stoke Bishop Church of England Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 412 students
  38. 38
    77
    Winterbourne AcademyBristol · Academy Secondary52.0 Attainment 8 · 1,741 students
  39. 39
    77
    East Harptree Church of England Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 88 students
  40. 40
    76
    The Castle SchoolBristol · Academy Secondary52.4 Attainment 8 · 1,416 students
  41. 41
    75
    St Mary Redcliffe and Temple SchoolBristol · Local authority Secondary54.2 Attainment 8 · 1,792 students
  42. 42
    75
    High Down Junior SchoolBristol · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 328 students
  43. 43
    75
    St Andrew's CofE Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 184 students
  44. 44
    75
    Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary SchoolBristol · Local authority Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 147 students
  45. 45
    75
    Bristol Cathedral Choir SchoolBristol · Academy Secondary54.6 Attainment 8 · 1,192 students
  46. 46
    74
    Hanham Abbots Junior SchoolBristol · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 316 students
  47. 47
    73
    Downend SchoolBristol · Academy Secondary51.0 Attainment 8 · 1,415 students
  48. 48
    73
    Wellsway SchoolBristol · Academy Secondary50.5 Attainment 8 · 1,325 students
  49. 49
    72
    Gordano SchoolBristol · Academy Secondary49.0 Attainment 8 · 2,029 students
  50. 50
    71
    Crossways Infant SchoolBristol · Academy Primary– · 160 students
  51. 51
    71
    Coniston Primary SchoolBristol · Local authority Primary86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 207 students
  52. 52
    70
    Brunel Field Primary SchoolBristol · Local authority Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 398 students
  53. 53
    70
    Blackhorse Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 419 students
  54. 54
    70
    St John's Church of England Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 195 students
  55. 55
    70
    Chew Valley SchoolBristol · Academy Secondary49.8 Attainment 8 · 1,180 students
  56. 56
    70
    The Meadows Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 137 students
  57. 57
    69
    Wheatfield Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 401 students
  58. 58
    68
    High Littleton CofE VC Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 184 students
  59. 59
    68
    Paulton Infant SchoolBristol · Academy Primary– · 148 students
  60. 60
    68
    E-ACT Montpelier High SchoolBristol · Academy Secondary57.3 Attainment 8 · 859 students

12 further schools in Bristol are listed without a rank (small rolls, no published Pupils on roll, or unscored types); they appear on their town pages and in search.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best school in Bristol?

Bromley Heath Infant School is the highest-ranked school in Bristol with a Success Index (England) of 99.1 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England).

How many schools are in Bristol?

Bristol has 277 schools (219 primary, 44 secondary, 14 all-through) educating 118,188 students in 2025.

What is the typical Pupils on roll in Bristol?

The median Pupils on roll across schools in Bristol is 295. Number of pupils in the latest school census.