The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 56.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (119% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
56.3
12.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
66%
24.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
48%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.16
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 196 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 98 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,292
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Trust
- RUSSELL EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Susan King (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Concorde Drive, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Bristol, BS10 6NJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBadocks Wood E-ACT Academy
Primary · 384m away
Elmfield School for Deaf Children
Special school · 436m away
Little Mead Primary Academy
Primary · 578m away
Education 1st Learning Centre
Independent · 663m away
Westbury-On-Trym Church of England Academy
Primary · 679m away
Blaise Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.0km away
North Star 82�
Academy · 1.3km away
Woodstock School
Special school · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Bristol Free School a selective school?
No. Bristol Free School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Bristol Free School's Ofsted rating?
Bristol Free School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bristol Free School?
Bristol Free School currently has 1,292 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bristol Free School take?
Bristol Free School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Bristol Free School?
Bristol Free School is in Bristol, BS10 6NJ, in the Bristol, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bristol Free School have a sixth form?
Yes, Bristol Free School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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