Clifton College vs Millfield School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 38 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
Millfield School
Street · Independent secondary · Ages 12–19
1,276 students
| Measure | Clifton College Bristol, South West | Millfield School Street, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #349 of 402 | #364 of 402 |
| National rank | #3454 of 4,090 | #3583 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 12–19 |
| Students | 1,204 | 1,276 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,204 | 1,276 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 89.2% | 95.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 25.2 | 28.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 2.32 | 2.96 |
| A level points per entry | 42.1 | 38.1 |
| town | Bristol | Street |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.cliftoncollege.com | www.millfieldschool.com |
The verdict
- •Clifton College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (21.1 vs 19.5).
- •Millfield School is the larger school with 1,276 students compared with 1,204.
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 Millfield School?
On the Success Index (England), Clifton College ranks higher (21.1 vs 19.5 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 Millfield School?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Street in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clifton College: 1,204. Millfield School: 1,276. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clifton College and Millfield School rank in South West?
Clifton College is 349th of 402 and Millfield School is 364th of 402 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).