Bristol Grammar School vs Queen Elizabeth's Hospital
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South West, England, 489 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
Queen Elizabeth's Hospital
Bristol · Independent all-through · Ages 7–18
764 students
| Measure | Bristol Grammar School Bristol, South West | Queen Elizabeth's Hospital Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #357 of 402 | #287 of 402 |
| National rank | #3526 of 4,090 | #2694 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–18 | Ages 7–18 |
| Students | 1,377 | 764 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,377 | 764 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 97.7% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 14.8 | 40.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 0.45 | 2.81 |
| A level points per entry | 44.2 | 44.4 |
| town | Bristol | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bristolgrammarschool.co.uk | www.qehbristol.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Queen Elizabeth's Hospital scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.0 vs 20.1).
- •Bristol Grammar School is the larger school with 1,377 students compared with 764.
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 Queen Elizabeth's Hospital?
On the Success Index (England), Queen Elizabeth's Hospital ranks higher (35.0 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 Queen Elizabeth's Hospital?
About 489 m in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bristol Grammar School: 1,377. Queen Elizabeth's Hospital: 764. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bristol Grammar School and Queen Elizabeth's Hospital rank in South West?
Bristol Grammar School is 357th of 402 and Queen Elizabeth's Hospital is 287th of 402 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).