The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 29.6 vs national 43.8)
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
29.6
14.2 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
+0.16
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
29% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 784
- Capacity
- 96%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Head
- Headteacher Will Phelan (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
College Road, Bristol, BS8 3JD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChrist Church Church of England Primary School
Primary · 307m away
Clifton College
Independent · 321m away
Hotwells Primary School
Primary · 957m away
Bristol Grammar School
Independent · 1.0km away
St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton
Primary · 1.1km away
Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Cotham School
Secondary · 1.3km away
City of Bristol College
16 plus · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Clifton High School?
Clifton High School currently has 784 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Clifton High School take?
Clifton High School caters for pupils aged 3 to 18.
Where is Clifton High School?
Clifton High School is in BS8 3JD, in the Bristol, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Clifton High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Clifton High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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