The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 59.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (113% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
59.0
15.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
69%
26.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
73%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.24
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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
95%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 237 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 105 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,676
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 7.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Trust
- EXCALIBUR ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Ben Houghton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Redland Court Road, Redland, Bristol, BS6 7EH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWestbury Park School
Primary · 693m away
St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 737m away
Cotham Gardens Primary School
Primary · 805m away
Aurora Grace House School
Independent · 824m away
St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton
Primary · 954m away
North Bristol Post 16 Centre
Sixth form centres · 1.0km away
Cotham School
Secondary · 1.0km away
E-Act Montpelier High School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Redland Green School a selective school?
No. Redland Green School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Redland Green School's Ofsted rating?
Redland Green School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Redland Green School?
Redland Green School currently has 1,676 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Redland Green School take?
Redland Green School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Redland Green School?
Redland Green School is in Bristol, BS6 7EH, in the Bristol, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Redland Green School have a sixth form?
Yes, Redland Green School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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