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Bristol Free School
Concorde Drive, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Bristol, BS10 6NJ, Bristol, City of
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
74.4 / 100
Top 26%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,292
Capacity
1,090
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
119%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, reflected in a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 56.3, placing it in the top 12% of schools nationally. A commendable 83% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 80% progress to university, with 42% attending top-third universities. However, the EBacc entry rate stands at 48%, which may be a consideration for parents focused on a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 8 March 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 56.3 | Top 12% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 83% | Top 12% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 66% | Top 12% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 48% | Top 24% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 37% | Top 24% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 80% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 42% | Top 20% |
Based on 66 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.0%
White Other5.8%
Black African2.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed Other2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Asian Indian1.2%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Other0.9%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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51.50128, -2.61311 · BS10 6NJ
School details
Local authorityBristol, City of
RegionSouth West
URN136822
School typeFree schools
Frequently asked questions
What is Bristol Free School rated by Ofsted?
Bristol Free School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 March 2022.
Is Bristol Free School a good school?
Bristol Free School scores 74.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 26% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Bristol Free School in GCSEs?
Bristol Free School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 56.3. 83% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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