Blaise High School vs Bristol Free School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blaise High School
Bristol · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
914 students
Bristol Free School
Bristol · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,304 students
| Measure | Blaise High School Bristol, South West | Bristol Free School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #221 of 402 | #27 of 402 |
| National rank | #2140 of 4,090 | #387 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 914 | 1,304 |
| Pupils on roll | 914 | 1,304 |
| Free school meals | 44.7% | 14.1% |
| Capacity filled | 92.3% | 119.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.0 | 56.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 51.3% | 66.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66% | 83.2% |
| EBacc average points | 3.94 | 5.18 |
| A level points per entry | – | 39.5 |
| town | Bristol | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.blaisehighschool.co.uk | www.bristolfreeschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bristol Free School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.2 vs 46.4).
- •Bristol Free School is the larger school with 1,304 students compared with 914.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blaise High School better than Bristol Free School?
On the Success Index (England), Bristol Free School ranks higher (86.2 vs 46.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Blaise High School and Bristol Free School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blaise High School: 914. Bristol Free School: 1,304. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blaise High School and Bristol Free School rank in South West?
Blaise High School is 221st of 402 and Bristol Free School is 27th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).