Bristol Grammar School vs Clifton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bristol Grammar School
Bristol · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
1,377 students
Clifton High School
Bristol · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
803 students
| Measure | Bristol Grammar School Bristol, South West | Clifton High School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #357 of 402 | #366 of 402 |
| National rank | #3526 of 4,090 | #3587 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–18 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 1,377 | 803 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,377 | 803 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 97.7% | 95.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 14.8 | 29.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 0.45 | 1.92 |
| A level points per entry | 44.2 | 37.6 |
| town | Bristol | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bristolgrammarschool.co.uk | www.cliftonhigh.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (20.1 vs 19.4).
- •Bristol Grammar School is the larger school with 1,377 students compared with 803.
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 Grammar School better than Clifton High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bristol Grammar School and Clifton High School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bristol Grammar School: 1,377. Clifton High School: 803. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bristol Grammar School and Clifton High School rank in South West?
Bristol Grammar School is 357th of 402 and Clifton High School is 366th of 402 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).