The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
54.2
10.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
62%
19.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
31%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.04
Band 3Source: 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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 218 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 149 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,778
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 22%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Head
- Mr Del Planter (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
December 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Curriculum and development visit
March 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Somerset Square, Bristol, BS1 6RT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRedcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
LPW Independent School
Independent · Very close
Oasis Academy Temple Quarter
Secondary · Very close
St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School
Primary · 480m away
Holy Cross RC Primary School
Primary · 903m away
Cathedral Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Victoria Park Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Southville Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School a selective school?
No. St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School?
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School currently has 1,778 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School take?
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School?
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School is in Bristol, BS1 6RT, in the Bristol, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School have a sixth form?
Yes, St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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