Bristol Free School vs Redmaids' High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bristol Free School
Bristol · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,304 students
Redmaids' High School
Bristol · Independent all-through · Ages 6–19
789 students
| Measure | Bristol Free School Bristol, South West | Redmaids' High School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #27 of 402 | #332 of 402 |
| National rank | #387 of 4,090 | #3266 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 6–19 |
| Students | 1,304 | 789 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,304 | 789 |
| Free school meals | 14.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 119.6% | 93.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 56.3 | 28.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 66.3% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 83.2% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 5.18 | 1.79 |
| A level points per entry | 39.5 | 49.2 |
| town | Bristol | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bristolfreeschool.org.uk/ | redmaidshigh.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bristol Free School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.2 vs 23.8).
- •Bristol Free School is the larger school with 1,304 students compared with 789.
- •Bristol Free School is a academy school while Redmaids' High School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Bristol Free School is co-educational and Redmaids' High School is girls.
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 Bristol Free School better than Redmaids' High School?
On the Success Index (England), Bristol Free School ranks higher (86.2 vs 23.8 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 Bristol Free School and Redmaids' High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bristol Free School: 1,304. Redmaids' High School: 789. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bristol Free School and Redmaids' High School rank in South West?
Bristol Free School is 27th of 402 and Redmaids' High School is 332nd of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).