Bristol independent schools league table 2025
Fee-paying schools, scored only where they publish results in the performance tables. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 7 schools in Bristol, South West. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.
- 159Collegiate SchoolBristol · Independent All-through51.4 Attainment 8 · 738 students
- 235Queen Elizabeth's HospitalBristol · Independent All-through40.8 Attainment 8 · 764 students
- 324Redmaids' High SchoolBristol · Independent All-through28.8 Attainment 8 · 789 students
- 421Badminton SchoolBristol · Independent All-through22.2 Attainment 8 · 525 students
- 521Clifton CollegeBristol · Independent All-through25.2 Attainment 8 · 1,204 students
- 620Bristol Grammar SchoolBristol · Independent All-through14.8 Attainment 8 · 1,377 students
- 719Clifton High SchoolBristol · Independent All-through29.6 Attainment 8 · 803 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Collegiate School Bristol · All-through · Ages 2–18 | Independent | 59.0 Top 50% | 51.4 Attainment 8 | 738 |
| 2 | Queen Elizabeth's Hospital Bristol · All-through · Ages 7–18 | Independent | 35.0 Lower 50% | 40.8 Attainment 8 | 764 |
| 3 | Redmaids' High School Bristol · All-through · Ages 6–19 | Independent | 23.8 Lower 50% | 28.8 Attainment 8 | 789 |
| 4 | Badminton School Bristol · All-through · Ages 3–19 | Independent | 21.3 Lower 50% | 22.2 Attainment 8 | 525 |
| 5 | Clifton College Bristol · All-through · Ages 3–19 | Independent | 21.1 Lower 50% | 25.2 Attainment 8 | 1,204 |
| 6 | Bristol Grammar School Bristol · All-through · Ages 4–18 | Independent | 20.1 Lower 50% | 14.8 Attainment 8 | 1,377 |
| 7 | Clifton High School Bristol · All-through · Ages 3–19 | Independent | 19.4 Lower 50% | 29.6 Attainment 8 | 803 |
Collegiate School in Bristol leads the 2025 list of independent schools in Bristol with a Success Index (England) of 59.0. Of the 7 schools shown, 7 are independent.
For the full picture see the wider South West independent schools league table, every school on the Bristol page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best independent school in Bristol?
Collegiate School in Bristol, South West ranks first among independent schools in Bristol with a Success Index (England) of 59.0 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 738).
How are independent 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.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
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.