Largest Schools in Bristol (2025)
Schools with the most pupils on roll. 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.
- 172Gordano SchoolBristol · Academy SecondaryPupils: 2,029
- 275St Mary Redcliffe and Temple SchoolBristol · Local authority SecondaryPupils: 1,792
- 377Winterbourne AcademyBristol · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,741
- 462Cotham SchoolBristol · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,654
- 590Redland Green SchoolBristol · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,652
- 679Backwell SchoolBristol · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,595
- 776The Castle SchoolBristol · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,416
- 873Downend SchoolBristol · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,415
- 968Bradley Stoke Community SchoolBristol · Academy All-throughPupils: 1,393
- 1020Bristol Grammar SchoolBristol · Independent All-throughPupils: 1,377
- 1145Oasis Academy BrislingtonBristol · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,357
- 1273Wellsway SchoolBristol · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,325
- 1383St Bede's Catholic CollegeBristol · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,324
- 1486Bristol Free SchoolBristol · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,304
- 1555Abbeywood Community SchoolBristol · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,294
- 1647Ashton Park SchoolBristol · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,272
- 1749Sir Bernard Lovell AcademyBristol · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,268
- 1841Bristol Brunel AcademyBristol · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,267
- 1963John Cabot AcademyBristol · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,244
- 2021Clifton CollegeBristol · Independent All-throughPupils: 1,204
- 2141Bridge Learning CampusBristol · Academy All-throughPupils: 1,202
- 2279Nailsea SchoolBristol · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,197
- 2375Bristol Cathedral Choir SchoolBristol · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,192
- 2440Mangotsfield SchoolBristol · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,191
- 2570Chew Valley SchoolBristol · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,180
- 2651Bristol Metropolitan AcademyBristol · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,103
- 2749Brimsham Green SchoolBristol · Local authority SecondaryPupils: 1,095
- 2868Trinity AcademyBristol · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,062
- 2957Fairfield High SchoolBristol · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,057
- 3035Bedminster Down SchoolBristol · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,022
- 315E-ACT Bristol Academy SouthBristol · Academy All-throughPupils: 1,018
- 3224King's Oak AcademyBristol · Academy All-throughPupils: 992
- 3321The City Academy BristolBristol · Academy SecondaryPupils: 977
- 3461St Katherine's SchoolBristol · Academy SecondaryPupils: 976
- 3545Orchard School BristolBristol · Academy SecondaryPupils: 942
- 3646Blaise High SchoolBristol · Academy SecondaryPupils: 914
- 3768E-ACT Montpelier High SchoolBristol · Academy SecondaryPupils: 859
- 3845Oasis Academy John WilliamsBristol · Academy SecondaryPupils: 858
- 3952Hanham Woods AcademyBristol · Academy SecondaryPupils: 825
- 4019Clifton High SchoolBristol · Independent All-throughPupils: 803
- 4124Redmaids' High SchoolBristol · Independent All-throughPupils: 789
- 4242Air Balloon Hill Primary SchoolBristol · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 788
- 4394Bishop Road Primary SchoolBristol · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 779
- 4443Chipping Sodbury SchoolBristol · Academy SecondaryPupils: 775
- 4535Queen Elizabeth's HospitalBristol · Independent All-throughPupils: 764
- 4647St Bernadette Catholic Secondary SchoolBristol · Local authority SecondaryPupils: 753
- 4746Ashton Gate Primary SchoolBristol · Academy PrimaryPupils: 749
- 4819Oasis Academy BrightstoweBristol · Academy SecondaryPupils: 741
- 4959Collegiate SchoolBristol · Independent All-throughPupils: 738
- 5059St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke GiffordBristol · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 638
- 5135West Town Lane AcademyBristol · Academy PrimaryPupils: 634
- 5282Southville Primary SchoolBristol · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 632
- 5391Beacon Rise Primary SchoolBristol · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 625
- 5484Mangotsfield Church of England Primary SchoolBristol · Academy PrimaryPupils: 615
- 5538Knowle Park Primary SchoolBristol · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 611
- 5618Digitech Studio SchoolBristol · Academy SecondaryPupils: 608
- 5755Bridge Farm Primary SchoolBristol · Academy PrimaryPupils: 606
- 5830Whitehall Primary SchoolBristol · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 602
- 5949Holymead Primary SchoolBristol · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 583
- 6054Filton Avenue Primary SchoolBristol · Academy PrimaryPupils: 568
- 6121Badminton SchoolBristol · Independent All-throughPupils: 525
- 6225Oasis Academy Long CrossBristol · Academy PrimaryPupils: 521
- 6329Two Mile Hill Primary SchoolBristol · Academy PrimaryPupils: 511
- 6451Marlwood SchoolBristol · Academy SecondaryPupils: 510
- 6578E-ACT St Ursula's AcademyBristol · Academy PrimaryPupils: 496
- 6635Lyde Green Primary SchoolBristol · Academy PrimaryPupils: 488
- 6781St Johns Church of England Primary School, CliftonBristol · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 481
- 6847Begbrook Primary AcademyBristol · Academy PrimaryPupils: 462
- 6923Woodlands Primary SchoolBristol · Academy PrimaryPupils: 462
- 7024Waycroft AcademyBristol · Academy PrimaryPupils: 461
- 7142St Peter's Church of England Primary School (VC)Bristol · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 460
- 7216Shirehampton Primary SchoolBristol · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 460
- 735Fair Furlong Primary SchoolBristol · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 454
- 7448Raysfield Primary SchoolBristol · Academy PrimaryPupils: 453
- 7558Kings' Forest Primary SchoolBristol · Academy PrimaryPupils: 451
- 7636May Park Primary SchoolBristol · Academy PrimaryPupils: 446
- 7753Blaise Primary and Nursery SchoolBristol · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 441
- 7851Cheddar Grove Primary SchoolBristol · Academy PrimaryPupils: 437
- 7917Little Mead Primary AcademyBristol · Academy PrimaryPupils: 435
- 8091Birdwell Primary SchoolBristol · Academy PrimaryPupils: 427
- 8139The Park Primary SchoolBristol · Academy PrimaryPupils: 425
- 8224Four Acres AcademyBristol · Academy PrimaryPupils: 423
- 8348Cathedral Primary SchoolBristol · Academy PrimaryPupils: 422
- 8470Blackhorse Primary SchoolBristol · Academy PrimaryPupils: 419
- 8541Glenfrome Primary SchoolBristol · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 419
- 8698Westbury Park SchoolBristol · Academy PrimaryPupils: 417
- 8788Saltford CofE Primary SchoolBristol · Academy PrimaryPupils: 417
- 8849Stanbridge Primary SchoolBristol · Academy PrimaryPupils: 415
- 8957Westbury-On-Trym Church of England AcademyBristol · Academy PrimaryPupils: 414
- 9061Trinity Anglican-Methodist Primary SchoolBristol · Academy PrimaryPupils: 413
- 9177Stoke Bishop Church of England Primary SchoolBristol · Academy PrimaryPupils: 412
- 9255Headley Park Primary SchoolBristol · Academy PrimaryPupils: 411
- 9342Charlton Wood Primary AcademyBristol · Academy PrimaryPupils: 411
- 9453Hillcrest Primary SchoolBristol · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 410
- 9541Victoria Park Primary SchoolBristol · Academy PrimaryPupils: 410
- 9690St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary SchoolBristol · Academy PrimaryPupils: 404
- 9777Golden Valley Primary SchoolBristol · Academy PrimaryPupils: 401
- 9869Wheatfield Primary SchoolBristol · Academy PrimaryPupils: 401
- 9931E-ACT Bannerman Road Community AcademyBristol · Academy PrimaryPupils: 401
- 10064Bailey's Court Primary SchoolBristol · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 400
| # | School | Sector | Pupils | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gordano School Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 2,029 | 71.8 Top 25% | 49.0 Attainment 8 | 2,029 |
| 2 | St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 1,792 | 75.4 Top 25% | 54.2 Attainment 8 | 1,792 |
| 3 | Winterbourne Academy Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 1,741 | 77.0 Top 25% | 52.0 Attainment 8 | 1,741 |
| 4 | Cotham School Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 1,654 | 62.2 Top 50% | 51.8 Attainment 8 | 1,654 |
| 5 | Redland Green School Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 1,652 | 89.9 Top 10% | 59.0 Attainment 8 | 1,652 |
| 6 | Backwell School Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 1,595 | 78.6 Top 25% | 52.7 Attainment 8 | 1,595 |
| 7 | The Castle School Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 1,416 | 76.2 Top 25% | 52.4 Attainment 8 | 1,416 |
| 8 | Downend School Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 1,415 | 72.7 Top 25% | 51.0 Attainment 8 | 1,415 |
| 9 | Bradley Stoke Community School Bristol · All-through · Ages 4–18 | Academy | 1,393 | 67.7 Top 50% | 50.6 Attainment 8 | 1,393 |
| 10 | Bristol Grammar School Bristol · All-through · Ages 4–18 | Independent | 1,377 | 20.1 Lower 50% | 14.8 Attainment 8 | 1,377 |
| 11 | Oasis Academy Brislington Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 1,357 | 45.4 Lower 50% | 44.3 Attainment 8 | 1,357 |
| 12 | Wellsway School Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 1,325 | 72.7 Top 25% | 50.5 Attainment 8 | 1,325 |
| 13 | St Bede's Catholic College Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 1,324 | 83.3 Top 25% | 57.1 Attainment 8 | 1,324 |
| 14 | Bristol Free School Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 1,304 | 86.2 Top 10% | 56.3 Attainment 8 | 1,304 |
| 15 | Abbeywood Community School Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 1,294 | 55.0 Top 50% | 46.0 Attainment 8 | 1,294 |
| 16 | Ashton Park School Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 1,272 | 46.6 Lower 50% | 45.8 Attainment 8 | 1,272 |
| 17 | Sir Bernard Lovell Academy Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 1,268 | 49.0 Top 50% | 44.5 Attainment 8 | 1,268 |
| 18 | Bristol Brunel Academy Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 1,267 | 40.8 Lower 50% | 43.6 Attainment 8 | 1,267 |
| 19 | John Cabot Academy Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 1,244 | 63.2 Top 50% | 52.1 Attainment 8 | 1,244 |
| 20 | Clifton College Bristol · All-through · Ages 3–19 | Independent | 1,204 | 21.1 Lower 50% | 25.2 Attainment 8 | 1,204 |
| 21 | Bridge Learning Campus Bristol · All-through · Ages 3–16 | Academy | 1,202 | 40.5 Lower 50% | 34.6 Attainment 8 | 1,202 |
| 22 | Nailsea School Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 1,197 | 78.7 Top 25% | 52.6 Attainment 8 | 1,197 |
| 23 | Bristol Cathedral Choir School Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 1,192 | 74.6 Top 25% | 54.6 Attainment 8 | 1,192 |
| 24 | Mangotsfield School Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 1,191 | 39.9 Lower 50% | 41.3 Attainment 8 | 1,191 |
| 25 | Chew Valley School Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 1,180 | 69.9 Top 25% | 49.8 Attainment 8 | 1,180 |
| 26 | Bristol Metropolitan Academy Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 1,103 | 51.0 Top 50% | 46.9 Attainment 8 | 1,103 |
| 27 | Brimsham Green School Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Local authority | 1,095 | 49.1 Top 50% | 44.9 Attainment 8 | 1,095 |
| 28 | Trinity Academy Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 1,062 | 67.6 Top 50% | 52.1 Attainment 8 | 1,062 |
| 29 | Fairfield High School Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 1,057 | 56.9 Top 50% | 48.9 Attainment 8 | 1,057 |
| 30 | Bedminster Down School Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 1,022 | 34.8 Lower 50% | 41.7 Attainment 8 | 1,022 |
| 31 | E-ACT Bristol Academy South Bristol · All-through · Ages 3–18 | Academy | 1,018 | 5.4 Lower 50% | 29.5 Attainment 8 | 1,018 |
| 32 | King's Oak Academy Bristol · All-through · Ages 4–19 | Academy | 992 | 23.6 Lower 50% | 42.0 Attainment 8 | 992 |
| 33 | The City Academy Bristol Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 977 | 21.1 Lower 50% | 38.5 Attainment 8 | 977 |
| 34 | St Katherine's School Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 976 | 60.6 Top 50% | 50.0 Attainment 8 | 976 |
| 35 | Orchard School Bristol Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 942 | 44.9 Lower 50% | 44.7 Attainment 8 | 942 |
| 36 | Blaise High School Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 914 | 46.4 Lower 50% | 45.0 Attainment 8 | 914 |
| 37 | E-ACT Montpelier High School Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 859 | 67.9 Top 50% | 57.3 Attainment 8 | 859 |
| 38 | Oasis Academy John Williams Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 858 | 44.8 Lower 50% | 46.9 Attainment 8 | 858 |
| 39 | Hanham Woods Academy Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 825 | 52.3 Top 50% | 44.1 Attainment 8 | 825 |
| 40 | Clifton High School Bristol · All-through · Ages 3–19 | Independent | 803 | 19.4 Lower 50% | 29.6 Attainment 8 | 803 |
| 41 | Redmaids' High School Bristol · All-through · Ages 6–19 | Independent | 789 | 23.8 Lower 50% | 28.8 Attainment 8 | 789 |
| 42 | Air Balloon Hill Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 788 | 41.9 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 788 |
| 43 | Bishop Road Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 779 | 93.5 Top 5% | 86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 779 |
| 44 | Chipping Sodbury School Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 775 | 42.8 Lower 50% | 43.7 Attainment 8 | 775 |
| 45 | Queen Elizabeth's Hospital Bristol · All-through · Ages 7–18 | Independent | 764 | 35.0 Lower 50% | 40.8 Attainment 8 | 764 |
| 46 | St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 753 | 46.9 Lower 50% | 44.5 Attainment 8 | 753 |
| 47 | Ashton Gate Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 749 | 46.4 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 749 |
| 48 | Oasis Academy Brightstowe Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 741 | 19.3 Lower 50% | 38.2 Attainment 8 | 741 |
| 49 | Collegiate School Bristol · All-through · Ages 2–18 | Independent | 738 | 59.0 Top 50% | 51.4 Attainment 8 | 738 |
| 50 | St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 638 | 58.7 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 638 |
| 51 | West Town Lane Academy Bristol · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 634 | 34.5 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 634 |
| 52 | Southville Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 632 | 82.0 Top 25% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 632 |
| 53 | Beacon Rise Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 625 | 90.5 Top 10% | 89% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 625 |
| 54 | Mangotsfield Church of England Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 615 | 84.3 Top 10% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 615 |
| 55 | Knowle Park Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 611 | 38.1 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 611 |
| 56 | Digitech Studio School Bristol · Secondary · Ages 14–19 | Academy | 608 | 18.3 Lower 50% | 31.2 Attainment 8 | 608 |
| 57 | Bridge Farm Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 606 | 54.6 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 606 |
| 58 | Whitehall Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 602 | 30.3 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 602 |
| 59 | Holymead Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 583 | 48.6 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 583 |
| 60 | Filton Avenue Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 568 | 54.1 Top 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 568 |
| 61 | Badminton School Bristol · All-through · Ages 3–19 | Independent | 525 | 21.3 Lower 50% | 22.2 Attainment 8 | 525 |
| 62 | Oasis Academy Long Cross Bristol · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 521 | 25.0 Lower 50% | 47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 521 |
| 63 | Two Mile Hill Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 511 | 29.3 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 511 |
| 64 | Marlwood School Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 510 | 50.5 Top 50% | 43.2 Attainment 8 | 510 |
| 65 | E-ACT St Ursula's Academy Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 496 | 77.6 Top 25% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 496 |
| 66 | Lyde Green Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 488 | 34.6 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 488 |
| 67 | St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton Bristol · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 481 | 81.3 Top 25% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 481 |
| 68 | Begbrook Primary Academy Bristol · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 462 | 46.7 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 462 |
| 69 | Woodlands Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 462 | 23.0 Lower 50% | 48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 462 |
| 70 | Waycroft Academy Bristol · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 461 | 23.6 Lower 50% | 48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 461 |
| 71 | St Peter's Church of England Primary School (VC) Bristol · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 460 | 41.5 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 460 |
| 72 | Shirehampton Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 460 | 16.4 Lower 50% | 47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 460 |
| 73 | Fair Furlong Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 454 | 4.9 Lower 50% | 28% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 454 |
| 74 | Raysfield Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 453 | 48.0 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 453 |
| 75 | Kings' Forest Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 451 | 58.3 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 451 |
| 76 | May Park Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 446 | 35.6 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 446 |
| 77 | Blaise Primary and Nursery School Bristol · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 441 | 52.7 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 441 |
| 78 | Cheddar Grove Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 437 | 51.0 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 437 |
| 79 | Little Mead Primary Academy Bristol · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 435 | 17.0 Lower 50% | 39% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 435 |
| 80 | Birdwell Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 427 | 90.7 Top 5% | 84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 427 |
| 81 | The Park Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 425 | 39.4 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 425 |
| 82 | Four Acres Academy Bristol · Primary · Ages 0–11 | Academy | 423 | 23.6 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 423 |
| 83 | Cathedral Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 422 | 47.7 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 422 |
| 84 | Blackhorse Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 419 | 70.3 Top 25% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 419 |
| 85 | Glenfrome Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 419 | 40.7 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 419 |
| 86 | Westbury Park School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 417 | 98.4 Top 5% | 91% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 417 |
| 87 | Saltford CofE Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 417 | 88.3 Top 10% | 86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 417 |
| 88 | Stanbridge Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 415 | 48.9 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 415 |
| 89 | Westbury-On-Trym Church of England Academy Bristol · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 414 | 56.6 Top 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 414 |
| 90 | Trinity Anglican-Methodist Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 413 | 60.7 Top 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 413 |
| 91 | Stoke Bishop Church of England Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 412 | 77.0 Top 25% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 412 |
| 92 | Headley Park Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 411 | 55.0 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 411 |
| 93 | Charlton Wood Primary Academy Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 411 | 42.0 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 411 |
| 94 | Hillcrest Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 410 | 53.4 Top 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 410 |
| 95 | Victoria Park Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 410 | 40.5 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 410 |
| 96 | St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 404 | 90.4 Top 10% | – | 404 |
| 97 | Golden Valley Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 401 | 77.3 Top 25% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 401 |
| 98 | Wheatfield Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 401 | 69.4 Top 50% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 401 |
| 99 | E-ACT Bannerman Road Community Academy Bristol · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 401 | 31.0 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 401 |
| 100 | Bailey's Court Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 400 | 63.6 Top 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 400 |
Gordano School in Bristol leads the 2025 list of largest schools in Bristol with Pupils 2,029. Of the 100 schools shown, 74 are academy, 19 are local authority, 7 are independent.
For the full picture see the wider South West largest 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 largest school in Bristol?
Gordano School in Bristol, South West ranks first among largest schools in Bristol with Pupils 2,029 (Pupils on roll: 2,029).
How are largest schools in Bristol ranked?
Schools with the most pupils on roll. Only schools eligible for the Success Index (England) are included; the index is shown alongside for context.
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.