Best secondary schools in Bristol
School-first Bristol moves still need postcode discipline because popular areas are not uniformly strong. This ranking covers 22 secondary schools in the Bristol local authority. Postcode area BS1 has the highest average school score (75.2 across 2 schools), while BS13 sits at the lower end (9.3). 82% of ranked Bristol secondary schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 secondary schools in Bristol on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Bristol comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
More secondary schools in Bristol
Positions 11–22 in the Bristol ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School | 44.9 | Good | Secondary |
| 12 | Orchard School Bristol | 44 | Good | Secondary |
| 13 | Oasis Academy John Williams | 41.2 | Good | Secondary |
| 14 | Blaise High School | 38.3 | Good | Secondary |
| 15 | Oasis Academy Brislington | 33.1 | Good | Secondary |
| 16 | Bristol Brunel Academy | 32.4 | Good | Secondary |
| 17 | The City Academy Bristol | 20.2 | Good | Secondary |
| 18 | Bridge Learning Campus | 18.6 | Good | All-through |
| 19 | E-Act Montpelier High School | 10.1 | Inadequate | Secondary |
| 20 | Bedminster Down School | 8.9 | Requires improvement | Secondary |
| 21 | Oasis Academy Brightstowe | 5.7 | Requires improvement | Secondary |
| 22 | E-Act Merchants' Academy | 0.5 | Inadequate | All-through |
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Questions about secondary schools in Bristol
What is the best secondary school in Bristol?
St Bede's Catholic College is the top-ranked secondary school in Bristol (LocaleIQ score 91.8 out of 100). Ofsted: Good. Attainment 8 57.1. The score combines Ofsted outcome, Progress 8 and Attainment 8, and cohort-weighted percentile ranks within the Bristol secondary pool.
What is the best primary school in Bristol?
Westbury Park School tops the Bristol primary school ranking (LocaleIQ 99.9). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 91% · higher 33%. See the full primary school ranking for Bristol for the complete list.
Which secondary schools in Bristol have the best GCSE results?
Attainment 8 measures average GCSE grades across eight subjects; Progress 8 compares actual grades against predictions based on KS2 — a positive figure means pupils outperformed expectations. Top performers in Bristol: St Bede's Catholic College (Attainment 8 57.1); Fairfield High School (Attainment 8 48.9); Redland Green School (Attainment 8 59.0). Both metrics feed into the LocaleIQ secondary school score.
Are there any Outstanding-rated secondary schools in Bristol?
None of the ranked secondary schools in Bristol currently hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating. 18 schools are rated Good — the highest grade in the Bristol pool. Ofsted re-inspects on a risk-based cycle, so ratings can change; check individual profiles for inspection dates.
How many secondary schools are ranked in Bristol?
This ranking covers 22 secondary schools in the Bristol comparison pool. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Which area of Bristol has the best secondary schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, BS1 has the strongest cluster — 75.2 average across 2 ranked secondary schools. BS13 sits at the lower end (9.3 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.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.