Clifton College vs King Edward's School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South West, England, 21 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clifton College
Bristol · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
1,204 students
King Edward's School
Bath · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
1,151 students
| Measure | Clifton College Bristol, South West | King Edward's School Bath, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #349 of 402 | #342 of 402 |
| National rank | #3454 of 4,090 | #3368 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 1,204 | 1,151 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,204 | 1,151 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 89.2% | 95.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 25.2 | 23.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 2.32 | 0.74 |
| A level points per entry | 42.1 | 47.6 |
| town | Bristol | Bath |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.cliftoncollege.com | www.kesbath.com |
The verdict
- •King Edward's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (22.3 vs 21.1).
- •Clifton College is the larger school with 1,204 students compared with 1,151.
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 Clifton College better than King Edward's School?
On the Success Index (England), King Edward's School ranks higher (22.3 vs 21.1 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 Clifton College and King Edward's School?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bath in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clifton College: 1,204. King Edward's School: 1,151. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clifton College and King Edward's School rank in South West?
Clifton College is 349th of 402 and King Edward's School is 342nd of 402 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).