Best schools in Bristol
School-first Bristol moves still need postcode discipline because popular areas are not uniformly strong. This ranking covers 120 schools in the Bristol local authority. Postcode area BS8 has the highest average school score (86.0 across 3 schools), while BS15 sits at the lower end (18.6). 86% of ranked Bristol schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 schools in Bristol on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Bristol comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
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Positions 11–30 in the Bristol ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Elmlea Infant School | 86.9 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 12 | E-Act St Ursula's Academy | 85.2 | Good | Primary |
| 13 | Summerhill Academy | 84.3 | Good | Primary |
| 14 | Christ Church Church of England Primary School | 84.2 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 15 | Greenfield E-ACT Primary Academy | 83.5 | Good | Primary |
| 16 | Headley Park Primary School | 81 | Good | Primary |
| 17 | Fairfield High School | 79.5 | Good | Secondary |
| 18 | Hotwells Primary School | 79.4 | Good | Primary |
| 19 | Redland Green School | 78.6 | Good | Secondary |
| 20 | St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School | 78 | Good | Secondary |
| 21 | Cathedral Primary School | 77.5 | Good | Primary |
| 22 | Hareclive E-ACT Academy | 76.9 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 23 | St Werburgh's Primary School | 76.3 | Good | Primary |
| 24 | Bristol Free School | 76.1 | Good | Secondary |
| 25 | Ashton Vale Primary School | 75.3 | Good | Primary |
| 26 | Trinity Academy | 74.4 | Good | Secondary |
| 27 | Southville Primary School | 74.3 | Good | Primary |
| 28 | Oasis Academy New Oak | 72.7 | Good | Primary |
| 29 | Bristol Cathedral Choir School | 72.5 | Good | Secondary |
| 30 | St Bernard's Catholic Primary School | 72.3 | Good | Primary |
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Questions about schools in Bristol
What is the best school in Bristol?
Westbury Park School is the top-ranked school in Bristol overall (LocaleIQ score 99.9 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 91% · higher 33%. Primary and secondary schools are scored on separate metrics and peer pools — use the phase tabs above to compare like for like.
What is the best primary school in Bristol?
Westbury Park School leads the Bristol primary school ranking (LocaleIQ 99.9). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 91% · higher 33%. The Primary tab above shows the full ranked list of Bristol primary schools.
What is the best secondary school in Bristol?
St Bede's Catholic College leads the Bristol secondary school ranking (LocaleIQ 91.8). Ofsted: Good. Attainment 8 57.1. The Secondary tab above shows the full ranked list of Bristol secondary schools.
Which schools in Bristol are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
9 schools in the Bristol ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: Westbury Park School, Bishop Road Primary School, Elmlea Junior School, Oasis Academy Marksbury Road, Ashton Gate Primary School, and 4 more. Outstanding means Ofsted judged the school exceptional in all inspection areas. LocaleIQ weighs DfE performance data alongside Ofsted, so a Good-rated school can still rank highly.
Which area of Bristol has the best schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, BS8 has the strongest cluster — 86.0 average across 3 ranked schools. BS15 sits at the lower end (18.6 average). School-first Bristol moves still need postcode discipline because popular areas are not uniformly strong. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
How many schools are ranked in Bristol?
This ranking covers 120 schools (primary and secondary) in the Bristol comparison pool. Use the Primary or Secondary tabs for phase-specific rankings. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.