Bristol Grammar School vs Cotham School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 615 m 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
Cotham School
Bristol · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,654 students
| Measure | Bristol Grammar School Bristol, South West | Cotham School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #357 of 402 | #123 of 402 |
| National rank | #3526 of 4,090 | #1373 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,377 | 1,654 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,377 | 1,654 |
| Free school meals | – | 39.5% |
| Capacity filled | 97.7% | 100.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 14.8 | 51.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 54.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 71.9% |
| EBacc average points | 0.45 | 4.85 |
| A level points per entry | 44.2 | 35.1 |
| town | Bristol | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bristolgrammarschool.co.uk | www.cotham.bristol.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cotham School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.2 vs 20.1).
- •Cotham School is the larger school with 1,654 students compared with 1,377.
- •Bristol Grammar School is a independent school while Cotham School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Cotham School?
On the Success Index (England), Cotham School ranks higher (62.2 vs 20.1 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 Grammar School and Cotham School?
About 615 m in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bristol Grammar School: 1,377. Cotham School: 1,654. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bristol Grammar School and Cotham School rank in South West?
Bristol Grammar School is 357th of 402 and Cotham School is 123rd of 402 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).