Bristol Free School
| Type | Secondary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Concorde Drive Westbury-on-Trym Bristol Bristol BS10 6NJ |
| Phone | 01179597200 |
| Reference Number | 136822 |
Bristol Free School demonstrates strong overall performance, with sustained positive outcomes in national tests and examinations at both key stage 4 and key stage 5. The school has a proud record of pupil achievement, including for disadvantaged students, and is committed to addressing any areas where specific groups may not perform as well. The leadership team is highly effective, fostering a strong culture of safety and respect, and engaging actively with the community. The sixth form, in particular, is a point of pride, offering a broad range of qualifications and high levels of progress.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1292 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.86%
Girls: 48.14% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 107 | 101 | 208 |
| 8 | 104 | 102 | 206 |
| 9 | 106 | 100 | 206 |
| 10 | 103 | 97 | 200 |
| 11 | 91 | 111 | 202 |
| 12 | 78 | 53 | 131 |
| 13 | 81 | 58 | 139 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 77% |
| White, Other | 5.8% |
| African | 2.4% |
| White & Asian | 2.2% |
| Unclassified | 2.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Expected standard |
| > Leadership & Governance | Strong standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Strong standard |
| > Achievement | Strong standard |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Strong standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Expected standard |
| > Inclusion | Strong standard |
| > Post-16 Provision | Strong standard |
| Last Report Date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | School inspection |
| 08 Mar 2022 | School inspection |
| 15 Mar 2018 | Full inspection |
| 19 Feb 2013 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong academic performance across key stages.
- High-quality work produced by pupils, especially in the sixth form.
- Outstanding attendance and behaviour management.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Robust careers guidance and extensive extracurricular opportunities.
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching occasionally fails to meet pupils' needs effectively, especially for disadvantaged students.
- The need for further strengthening of the reading support programme.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 56.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 66.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 80.7% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockPoints
| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 39.34 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 40.83 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B | B | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B | B | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 29.5% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 196 | 18 |
| Third Preference | 117 | 6 |
| From another Local Authority | 14 | 0 |
Previous Years
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UnlockDestinations after GCSE's
| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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Badocks Wood E-ACT Academy
Doncaster Road, Southmead, Bristol, BS10 5PU |
0.24 miles |
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Little Mead Primary Academy
Gosforth Road, Southmead, Bristol, Bristol, BS10 6DS |
0.36 miles |
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Westbury-On-Trym Church of England Academy
Channells Hill, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Bristol, BS9 3HZ |
0.42 miles |
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Blaise Primary and Nursery School
Clavell Road, Henbury, Bristol, Bristol, BS10 7EJ |
0.63 miles |
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Brentry Primary School
Brentry Lane, Brentry, Bristol, BS10 6RG |
0.81 miles |
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North Star 82°
Rectory Gardens, Henbury, Bristol, Avon, BS10 7AH |
0.84 miles |
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Henbury Court Primary Academy
Trevelyan Walk, Henbury, Bristol, BS10 7NY |
0.85 miles |
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Horfield Church of England Primary School
Bishop Manor Road, Westbury-on-Trym, Bishop Manor Road, Bristol, BS10 5BD |
0.94 miles |
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E-Act St Ursula's Academy
Brecon Road, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS9 4DT |
0.98 miles |
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Fonthill Primary Academy
Ascot Road, Southmead, Bristol, BS10 5SW |
1 miles |
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Luckington Road, Bristol, BS7 0UP |
1.01 miles |
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Elmlea Junior School
The Dell, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS9 3UF |
1.2 miles |
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Elmlea Infant School
Elmlea Avenue, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS9 3UU |
1.24 miles |
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Henleaze Junior School
Park Grove, Henleaze, Bristol, BS9 4LG |
1.26 miles |
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Henleaze Infant School
Park Grove, Henleaze, Bristol, BS9 4LG |
1.26 miles |
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Charborough Road Primary School
Charborough Road, Filton, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS34 7RA |
1.51 miles |
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Upper Horfield Primary School
Upper Horfield Community School & Early Years, Sheridan Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 0PU |
1.57 miles |
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Oasis Academy Bank Leaze
Corbet Close, Lawrence Weston, Bristol, BS11 0SN |
1.66 miles |
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Westbury Park School
Bayswater Avenue, Westbury Park, Bristol, BS6 7NU |
1.69 miles |
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St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School
Egerton Road, Bishopston, Bristol, Bristol, BS7 8HP |
1.7 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Elmfield School for Deaf Children
Sheridan Road, Horfield, Bristol, Bristol, BS7 0PU |
0.27 miles |
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Redmaids' High School
Westbury Road, Bristol, BS9 3AW |
0.78 miles |
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Grace Garden School
Canford Lane, Bristol, BS9 3PE |
0.93 miles |
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Blaise High School
Station Road, Henbury, Bristol, Bristol, BS10 7QH |
0.94 miles |
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Badminton School
Westbury Road, Bristol, BS9 3BA |
1.13 miles |
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Claremont School
Henleaze Park, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS9 4LR |
1.23 miles |
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Orchard School Bristol
Filton Road, Horfield, Bristol, Bristol, BS7 0XZ |
1.4 miles |
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St Bede's Catholic College
Long Cross, Lawrence Weston, Bristol, BS11 0SU |
1.88 miles |
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Kingsweston School
Napier Miles Road, Kingsweston, Bristol, BS11 0UT |
1.99 miles |
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Redland Green School
Redland Court Road, Redland, Bristol, BS6 7EH |
2.01 miles |
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North Star 240°
Long Cross, Lawrence Weston, Bristol, BS11 0QA |
2.19 miles |
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Trinity Academy
Romney Avenue, Lockleaze, Bristol, BS7 9BY |
2.29 miles |
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Fairfield High School
Allfoxton Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 9NL |
2.48 miles |
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E-Act Montpelier High School
Cheltenham Road, Bristol, BS6 5RD |
2.5 miles |
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North Bristol Post 16 Centre
Charnwood House, Bristol, BS6 6BU |
2.63 miles |
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Cotham School
Cotham Lawn Road, Cotham, Bristol, BS6 6DT |
2.65 miles |
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Oasis Academy Brightstowe
Penpole Lane, Shirehampton, Bristol, BS11 0EB |
2.67 miles |
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Abbeywood Community School
New Road, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, BS34 8SF |
2.74 miles |
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Clifton College
Guthrie Road, Bristol, BS8 3EZ |
2.77 miles |
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Collegiate School
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2.86 miles |