The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 25.2 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
25.2
18.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.14
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
24% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,267
- Capacity
- 94%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Head
- Dr Tim Greene (Head Master)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Guthrie Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3EZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmClifton High School
Independent · 321m away
Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Primary · 623m away
St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton
Primary · 909m away
Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Hotwells Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Bristol Grammar School
Independent · 1.3km away
Cotham School
Secondary · 1.4km away
North Bristol Post 16 Centre
Sixth form centres · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Clifton College?
Clifton College currently has 1,267 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Clifton College take?
Clifton College caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Clifton College?
Clifton College is in Bristol, BS8 3EZ, in the Bristol, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Clifton College have a sixth form?
Yes, Clifton College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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