Bristol academies & free schools league table 2025
State-funded schools run by academy trusts. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 100 schools in Bristol, South West. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.
- 199West Leigh Infant SchoolBristol · Academy Primary– · 135 students
- 298Westbury Park SchoolBristol · Academy Primary91% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 417 students
- 398Henleaze Infant SchoolBristol · Academy Primary– · 179 students
- 495Elmlea Infant SchoolBristol · Academy Primary– · 270 students
- 591Birdwell Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 427 students
- 690St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary– · 404 students
- 790Redland Green SchoolBristol · Academy Secondary59.0 Attainment 8 · 1,652 students
- 888Saltford CofE Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 417 students
- 988St Mary's Church of England Primary School, PortburyBristol · Academy Primary86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 83 students
- 1087Samuel White's Infant SchoolBristol · Academy Primary– · 263 students
- 1186Bristol Free SchoolBristol · Academy Secondary56.3 Attainment 8 · 1,304 students
- 1284Mangotsfield Church of England Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 615 students
- 1384Elmlea Junior SchoolBristol · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 353 students
- 1484Pensford Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary93% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 100 students
- 1583St Bede's Catholic CollegeBristol · Academy Secondary57.1 Attainment 8 · 1,324 students
- 1683Clutton Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 130 students
- 1782Yatton Infant SchoolBristol · Academy Primary– · 177 students
- 1880Bishop Sutton Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 174 students
- 1979Broadway Infant SchoolBristol · Academy Primary– · 179 students
- 2079Nailsea SchoolBristol · Academy Secondary52.6 Attainment 8 · 1,197 students
- 2179Backwell SchoolBristol · Academy Secondary52.7 Attainment 8 · 1,595 students
- 2278E-ACT St Ursula's AcademyBristol · Academy Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 496 students
- 2378Northleaze Church of England Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 187 students
- 2477Golden Valley Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 401 students
- 2577Hotwells Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 114 students
- 2677Stoke Bishop Church of England Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 412 students
- 2777Winterbourne AcademyBristol · Academy Secondary52.0 Attainment 8 · 1,741 students
- 2877East Harptree Church of England Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 88 students
- 2976The Castle SchoolBristol · Academy Secondary52.4 Attainment 8 · 1,416 students
- 3075High Down Junior SchoolBristol · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 328 students
- 3175St Andrew's CofE Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 184 students
- 3275Bristol Cathedral Choir SchoolBristol · Academy Secondary54.6 Attainment 8 · 1,192 students
- 3374Hanham Abbots Junior SchoolBristol · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 316 students
- 3473Downend SchoolBristol · Academy Secondary51.0 Attainment 8 · 1,415 students
- 3573Wellsway SchoolBristol · Academy Secondary50.5 Attainment 8 · 1,325 students
- 3672Gordano SchoolBristol · Academy Secondary49.0 Attainment 8 · 2,029 students
- 3771Crossways Infant SchoolBristol · Academy Primary– · 160 students
- 3870Blackhorse Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 419 students
- 3970St John's Church of England Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 195 students
- 4070Chew Valley SchoolBristol · Academy Secondary49.8 Attainment 8 · 1,180 students
- 4170The Meadows Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 137 students
- 4269Wheatfield Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 401 students
- 4368High Littleton CofE VC Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 184 students
- 4468Paulton Infant SchoolBristol · Academy Primary– · 148 students
- 4568E-ACT Montpelier High SchoolBristol · Academy Secondary57.3 Attainment 8 · 859 students
- 4668Bradley Stoke Community SchoolBristol · Academy All-through50.6 Attainment 8 · 1,393 students
- 4768Trinity AcademyBristol · Academy Secondary52.1 Attainment 8 · 1,062 students
- 4867Summerhill AcademyBristol · Academy Primary89% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 223 students
- 4965Emersons Green Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 207 students
- 5065Ashton Vale Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 147 students
- 5165Crossways Junior SchoolBristol · Academy Primary– · 249 students
- 5264Backwell Church of England Junior SchoolBristol · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 230 students
- 5363John Cabot AcademyBristol · Academy Secondary52.1 Attainment 8 · 1,244 students
- 5463Two Rivers Church of England PrimaryBristol · Academy Primary– · 227 students
- 5562Wallscourt Farm AcademyBristol · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 400 students
- 5662Cotham SchoolBristol · Academy Secondary51.8 Attainment 8 · 1,654 students
- 5761Evergreen Primary AcademyBristol · Academy Primary89% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 163 students
- 5861Minerva Primary AcademyBristol · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 345 students
- 5961Trinity Anglican-Methodist Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 413 students
- 6061Blagdon Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 91 students
- 6161Oasis Academy Bank LeazeBristol · Academy Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 237 students
- 6261St Katherine's SchoolBristol · Academy Secondary50.0 Attainment 8 · 976 students
- 6360Churchill Church of England Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 211 students
- 6460Chew Stoke Church SchoolBristol · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 185 students
- 6559Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 84 students
- 6659Horfield Church of England Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary– · 357 students
- 6758Court-De-Wyck Church SchoolBRISTOL · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 120 students
- 6858Kings' Forest Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 451 students
- 6958Burrington Church of England Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 107 students
- 7058St Michael's Church of England Primary School, WinterbourneBristol · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 174 students
- 7157Cherry Garden Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 193 students
- 7257Fairfield High SchoolBristol · Academy Secondary48.9 Attainment 8 · 1,057 students
- 7357Westbury-On-Trym Church of England AcademyBristol · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 414 students
- 7456Flax Bourton Church of England Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 193 students
- 7555Chew Magna Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 100 students
- 7655St Bernard's Catholic Primary SchoolBRISTOL · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 201 students
- 7755Abbeywood Community SchoolBristol · Academy Secondary46.0 Attainment 8 · 1,294 students
- 7855Headley Park Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 411 students
- 7955Bridge Farm Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 606 students
- 8055Chandag Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 396 students
- 8154Filton Avenue Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 568 students
- 8254St Teresa's Catholic Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 209 students
- 8353Henleaze Junior SchoolBristol · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 299 students
- 8453Iron Acton Church of England Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary– · 98 students
- 8552Hanham Woods AcademyBristol · Academy Secondary44.1 Attainment 8 · 825 students
- 8651Bristol Metropolitan AcademyBristol · Academy Secondary46.9 Attainment 8 · 1,103 students
- 8751Cheddar Grove Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 437 students
- 8851Redfield Edge Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 200 students
- 8951Marlwood SchoolBristol · Academy Secondary43.2 Attainment 8 · 510 students
- 9050Bowsland Green Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 195 students
- 9149Sir Bernard Lovell AcademyBristol · Academy Secondary44.5 Attainment 8 · 1,268 students
- 9249Stanbridge Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 415 students
- 9349The Ridge Junior SchoolBristol · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 237 students
- 9448Raysfield Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 453 students
- 9548Cathedral Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 422 students
- 9647Begbrook Primary AcademyBristol · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 462 students
- 9747Ashton Park SchoolBristol · Academy Secondary45.8 Attainment 8 · 1,272 students
- 9847Barrs Court Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 295 students
- 9946Ashton Gate Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 749 students
- 10046Blaise High SchoolBristol · Academy Secondary45.0 Attainment 8 · 914 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Leigh Infant School Bristol · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Academy | 99.1 Top 5% | – | 135 |
| 2 | Westbury Park School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 98.4 Top 5% | 91% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 417 |
| 3 | Henleaze Infant School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Academy | 97.8 Top 5% | – | 179 |
| 4 | Elmlea Infant School Bristol · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Academy | 94.7 Top 5% | – | 270 |
| 5 | Birdwell Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 90.7 Top 5% | 84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 427 |
| 6 | St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 90.4 Top 10% | – | 404 |
| 7 | Redland Green School Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 89.9 Top 10% | 59.0 Attainment 8 | 1,652 |
| 8 | Saltford CofE Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 88.3 Top 10% | 86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 417 |
| 9 | St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Portbury Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 88.1 Top 10% | 86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83 |
| 10 | Samuel White's Infant School Bristol · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 87.0 Top 10% | – | 263 |
| 11 | Bristol Free School Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 86.2 Top 10% | 56.3 Attainment 8 | 1,304 |
| 12 | Mangotsfield Church of England Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 84.3 Top 10% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 615 |
| 13 | Elmlea Junior School Bristol · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 84.1 Top 25% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 353 |
| 14 | Pensford Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 83.7 Top 25% | 93% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 100 |
| 15 | St Bede's Catholic College Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 83.3 Top 25% | 57.1 Attainment 8 | 1,324 |
| 16 | Clutton Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 83.2 Top 25% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 130 |
| 17 | Yatton Infant School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Academy | 82.4 Top 25% | – | 177 |
| 18 | Bishop Sutton Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 80.2 Top 25% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 174 |
| 19 | Broadway Infant School Bristol · Primary · Ages 2–7 | Academy | 79.2 Top 25% | – | 179 |
| 20 | Nailsea School Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 78.7 Top 25% | 52.6 Attainment 8 | 1,197 |
| 21 | Backwell School Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 78.6 Top 25% | 52.7 Attainment 8 | 1,595 |
| 22 | E-ACT St Ursula's Academy Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 77.6 Top 25% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 496 |
| 23 | Northleaze Church of England Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 77.5 Top 25% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 187 |
| 24 | Golden Valley Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 77.3 Top 25% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 401 |
| 25 | Hotwells Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 77.1 Top 25% | 85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 114 |
| 26 | Stoke Bishop Church of England Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 77.0 Top 25% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 412 |
| 27 | Winterbourne Academy Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 77.0 Top 25% | 52.0 Attainment 8 | 1,741 |
| 28 | East Harptree Church of England Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 76.6 Top 25% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88 |
| 29 | The Castle School Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 76.2 Top 25% | 52.4 Attainment 8 | 1,416 |
| 30 | High Down Junior School Bristol · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 75.1 Top 25% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 328 |
| 31 | St Andrew's CofE Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 75.0 Top 25% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 184 |
| 32 | Bristol Cathedral Choir School Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 74.6 Top 25% | 54.6 Attainment 8 | 1,192 |
| 33 | Hanham Abbots Junior School Bristol · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 73.6 Top 25% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 316 |
| 34 | Downend School Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 72.7 Top 25% | 51.0 Attainment 8 | 1,415 |
| 35 | Wellsway School Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 72.7 Top 25% | 50.5 Attainment 8 | 1,325 |
| 36 | Gordano School Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 71.8 Top 25% | 49.0 Attainment 8 | 2,029 |
| 37 | Crossways Infant School Bristol · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Academy | 71.2 Top 25% | – | 160 |
| 38 | Blackhorse Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 70.3 Top 25% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 419 |
| 39 | St John's Church of England Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 70.1 Top 25% | 87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 195 |
| 40 | Chew Valley School Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 69.9 Top 25% | 49.8 Attainment 8 | 1,180 |
| 41 | The Meadows Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 69.7 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 137 |
| 42 | Wheatfield Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 69.4 Top 50% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 401 |
| 43 | High Littleton CofE VC Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 68.1 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 184 |
| 44 | Paulton Infant School Bristol · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Academy | 68.0 Top 50% | – | 148 |
| 45 | E-ACT Montpelier High School Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 67.9 Top 50% | 57.3 Attainment 8 | 859 |
| 46 | Bradley Stoke Community School Bristol · All-through · Ages 4–18 | Academy | 67.7 Top 50% | 50.6 Attainment 8 | 1,393 |
| 47 | Trinity Academy Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 67.6 Top 50% | 52.1 Attainment 8 | 1,062 |
| 48 | Summerhill Academy Bristol · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 67.1 Top 50% | 89% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 223 |
| 49 | Emersons Green Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 65.0 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 207 |
| 50 | Ashton Vale Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 64.8 Top 50% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 147 |
| 51 | Crossways Junior School Bristol · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 64.7 Top 50% | – | 249 |
| 52 | Backwell Church of England Junior School Bristol · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 64.2 Top 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 230 |
| 53 | John Cabot Academy Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 63.2 Top 50% | 52.1 Attainment 8 | 1,244 |
| 54 | Two Rivers Church of England Primary Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 63.1 Top 50% | – | 227 |
| 55 | Wallscourt Farm Academy Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 62.3 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 400 |
| 56 | Cotham School Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 62.2 Top 50% | 51.8 Attainment 8 | 1,654 |
| 57 | Evergreen Primary Academy Bristol · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 61.4 Top 50% | 89% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 163 |
| 58 | Minerva Primary Academy Bristol · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 61.3 Top 50% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 345 |
| 59 | Trinity Anglican-Methodist Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 60.7 Top 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 413 |
| 60 | Blagdon Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 60.6 Top 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 91 |
| 61 | Oasis Academy Bank Leaze Bristol · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 60.6 Top 50% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 237 |
| 62 | St Katherine's School Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 60.6 Top 50% | 50.0 Attainment 8 | 976 |
| 63 | Churchill Church of England Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 60.1 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 211 |
| 64 | Chew Stoke Church School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 59.8 Top 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 185 |
| 65 | Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 59.1 Top 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84 |
| 66 | Horfield Church of England Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 58.6 Top 50% | – | 357 |
| 67 | Court-De-Wyck Church School BRISTOL · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 58.4 Top 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 120 |
| 68 | Kings' Forest Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 58.3 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 451 |
| 69 | Burrington Church of England Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 57.7 Top 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 107 |
| 70 | St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Winterbourne Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 57.6 Top 50% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 174 |
| 71 | Cherry Garden Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 57.0 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 193 |
| 72 | Fairfield High School Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 56.9 Top 50% | 48.9 Attainment 8 | 1,057 |
| 73 | Westbury-On-Trym Church of England Academy Bristol · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 56.6 Top 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 414 |
| 74 | Flax Bourton Church of England Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 55.8 Top 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 193 |
| 75 | Chew Magna Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 55.2 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 100 |
| 76 | St Bernard's Catholic Primary School BRISTOL · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 55.2 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 201 |
| 77 | Abbeywood Community School Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 55.0 Top 50% | 46.0 Attainment 8 | 1,294 |
| 78 | Headley Park Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 55.0 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 411 |
| 79 | Bridge Farm Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 54.6 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 606 |
| 80 | Chandag Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 54.6 Top 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 396 |
| 81 | Filton Avenue Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 54.1 Top 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 568 |
| 82 | St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 53.6 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 209 |
| 83 | Henleaze Junior School Bristol · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 53.1 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 299 |
| 84 | Iron Acton Church of England Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 53.0 Top 50% | – | 98 |
| 85 | Hanham Woods Academy Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 52.3 Top 50% | 44.1 Attainment 8 | 825 |
| 86 | Bristol Metropolitan Academy Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 51.0 Top 50% | 46.9 Attainment 8 | 1,103 |
| 87 | Cheddar Grove Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 51.0 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 437 |
| 88 | Redfield Edge Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 50.6 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 200 |
| 89 | Marlwood School Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 50.5 Top 50% | 43.2 Attainment 8 | 510 |
| 90 | Bowsland Green Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 50.2 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 195 |
| 91 | Sir Bernard Lovell Academy Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 49.0 Top 50% | 44.5 Attainment 8 | 1,268 |
| 92 | Stanbridge Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 48.9 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 415 |
| 93 | The Ridge Junior School Bristol · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 48.7 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 237 |
| 94 | Raysfield Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 48.0 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 453 |
| 95 | Cathedral Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 47.7 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 422 |
| 96 | Begbrook Primary Academy Bristol · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 46.7 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 462 |
| 97 | Ashton Park School Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 46.6 Lower 50% | 45.8 Attainment 8 | 1,272 |
| 98 | Barrs Court Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 46.6 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 295 |
| 99 | Ashton Gate Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 46.4 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 749 |
| 100 | Blaise High School Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 46.4 Lower 50% | 45.0 Attainment 8 | 914 |
West Leigh Infant School in Bristol leads the 2025 list of academies & free schools in Bristol with a Success Index (England) of 99.1. Of the 100 schools shown, 100 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider South West academies & free schools league table, every school on the Bristol page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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What is the best academies school in Bristol?
West Leigh Infant School in Bristol, South West ranks first among academies & free schools in Bristol with a Success Index (England) of 99.1 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 135).
How are academies & free schools in Bristol ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
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No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.