The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Girls only.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 28.8 vs national 43.8)
- This is a girls-only school
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
28.8
15.0 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
A
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.18
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
23% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 6–19
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 794
- Capacity
- 95%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Head
- Mr Paul Dwyer (Headmistress)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Westbury Road, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS9 3AW
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Redmaids' High School a selective school?
Yes. Redmaids' High School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend Redmaids' High School?
Redmaids' High School currently has 794 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Redmaids' High School take?
Redmaids' High School caters for pupils aged 6 to 19.
Where is Redmaids' High School?
Redmaids' High School is in Bristol, BS9 3AW, in the Bristol, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Redmaids' High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Redmaids' High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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