New data reveals Bristol’s top primary and secondary schools

Bristol’s top-performing primary and secondary schools for the 2023/24 academic year have been unveiled, based on newly released data from GOV.UK. Compiled by Online Marketing Survey and Ratcliffe Cleaning Contractors into The School Report, the rankings highlight Summerhill Academy in St George as the city’s leading primary school.

Primary schools were judged by the proportion of pupils achieving expected levels in reading and maths exams, alongside writing assessments. Where percentages tied, rankings hinged on the number of students at the end of key stage two. Secondary schools and colleges, meanwhile, were evaluated using the “attainment 8” score, reflecting performance across up to eight qualifications.

Summerhill Academy on Plummer’s Hill topped the primary list, with an impressive 94 percent of pupils meeting expected standards—well above the UK average of 61 percent. Westbury Park School trailed closely at 91 percent, followed by SS Peter and St Paul Primary School at 86 percent.

Here’s the top 10 list for Bristol primary schools based on pupils meeting expected standards:

1. Summerhill Academy (St George) – 94%
2. Westbury Park School (Westbury Park) – 91%
3. SS Peter and St Paul Primary School (Redland) – 86%
4. Frome Vale Academy (Downend) – 83%
5. Bishop Road Primary School (Bishopston) – 81%
6. Minerva Primary Academy (Hillfields) – 80%
7. St Teresa’s Catholic Primary School (Monks Park) – 80%
8. Oasis Academy Bank Leaze (Lawrence Weston) – 79%
9. E-ACT St Ursula’s Academy (Westbury-on-Trym) – 77%
10. Bridge Learning Campus (Hartcliffe) – 77%

For secondary education, Collegiate School in Stapleton claimed the top spot with an “attainment 8” score of 63.5, outpacing the national average of 44.2. Redland Green School secured second place with 61.5, while Bristol Free School took third at 58.0. Notably, Montpelier High School ranked fourth at 57.2, despite being under special measures.

The top 10 Bristol secondary schools, colleges, and private institutions by “attainment 8” score are:

1. Collegiate School (Stapleton) – 63.5
2. Redland Green School (Redland) – 61.5
3. Bristol Free School (Westbury-on-Trym) – 58.0
4. Montpelier High School (Montpelier) – 57.2
5. Bristol Cathedral Choir School (city centre) – 56.7
6. St Bede’s Catholic College (Lawrence Weston) – 55.6
7. St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School (Redcliffe) – 51.7
8. Trinity Academy (Lockleaze) – 50.7
9. Ashton Park School (Bower Ashton) – 50.2
10. Fairfield High School (Horfield) – 49.9

The data shines a spotlight on Bristol’s educational standouts, showcasing both academic excellence and resilience across diverse settings.

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