Schools in Bristol: Ofsted Ratings (2026)
333 registered schools in Bristol, South West. 56% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Browse the best primary and secondary schools below, then run a free property check before you make an offer.
333
Schools total
279 primary · 52 secondary
56%
Good or Outstanding
186 of 333
63
Rated Outstanding
123
Rated Good
Best primary schools in Bristol
279 primary schools, sorted by Ofsted rating (Outstanding first). Showing the top 25.
| School | Postcode | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Ashley Down Primary School | BS7 9PD | Outstanding |
| Ashton Gate Primary School | BS3 1SZ | Outstanding |
| Axbridge Church of England First School Academy | BS26 2BA | Outstanding |
| Backwell Church of England Junior School | BS48 3JJ | Outstanding |
| Barrs Court Primary School | BS30 7JB | Outstanding |
| Beacon Rise Primary School | BS15 8NU | Outstanding |
| Bishop Road Primary School | BS7 8LS | Outstanding |
| Bishop Sutton Primary School | BS39 5XD | Outstanding |
| Blaise Primary and Nursery School | BS10 7EJ | Outstanding |
| Bournville Primary School | BS23 3ST | Outstanding |
| Brentry Primary School | BS10 6RG | Outstanding |
| Bridge Farm Primary School | BS14 0LL | Outstanding |
| Brunel Field Primary School | BS7 9JT | Outstanding |
| Cameley CEVC Primary School | BS39 5BD | Outstanding |
| Elmlea Infant School | BS9 3UU | Outstanding |
| Elmlea Junior School | BS9 3UF | Outstanding |
| Emersons Green Primary School | BS16 7GA | Outstanding |
| Fair Furlong Primary School | BS13 9HS | Outstanding |
| Headley Park Primary School | BS13 7QB | Outstanding |
| Henleaze Junior School | BS9 4LG | Outstanding |
| High Down Infant School | BS20 6DY | Outstanding |
| High Littleton CofE VC Primary School | BS39 6HF | Outstanding |
| Horton CofE VA Primary School | BS37 6QP | Outstanding |
| Little Mead Primary Academy | BS10 6DS | Outstanding |
| Northleaze Church of England Primary School | BS41 9NG | Outstanding |
Best secondary schools in Bristol
52 secondary schools, sorted by Ofsted rating. Showing the top 25.
| School | Postcode | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Backwell School | BS48 3BX | Outstanding |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School | BS1 5TS | Outstanding |
| Chew Valley School | BS40 8QB | Outstanding |
| Churchill Academy & Sixth Form | BS25 5QN | Outstanding |
| Clevedon School | BS21 6AH | Outstanding |
| Cotham School | BS6 6DT | Outstanding |
| E-Act Montpelier High School | BS6 5RD | Outstanding |
| Gordano School | BS20 7QR | Outstanding |
| Priory Community School | BS22 6BP | Outstanding |
| Redland Green School | BS6 7EH | Outstanding |
| St Bede's Catholic College | BS11 0SU | Outstanding |
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School | BS1 6RT | Outstanding |
| The Castle School | BS35 1HT | Outstanding |
| The Kings of Wessex Academy | BS27 3AQ | Outstanding |
| Abbeywood Community School | BS34 8SF | Good |
| Ashton Park School | BS3 2JL | Good |
| Bedminster Down School | BS13 7DQ | Good |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy | BS16 2HD | Good |
| John Cabot Academy | BS15 8BD | Good |
| Lift Broadlands | BS31 2DY | Good |
| Oasis Academy Brightstowe | BS11 0EB | Good |
| Oasis Academy John Williams | BS14 9BU | Good |
| St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School | BS14 9LS | Good |
| Wellsway School | BS31 1PH | Good |
| Brimsham Green School | BS37 7LB | Requires improvement |
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Schools in Bristol: FAQ
How many schools are there in Bristol?
There are 333 registered schools in Bristol on the latest Ofsted/GIAS data, 279 primary and 52 secondary. 56% are rated Good or Outstanding.
What is the best-rated school in Bristol?
63 schools are rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Bristol, with 123 more rated Good. Outstanding schools are often oversubscribed, so the property's distance to the school usually decides admission.
How do school ratings affect Bristol house prices?
Homes inside the catchment of an Outstanding or Good school typically carry a 5-15% premium. Before offering on a Bristol property, run a free HomeBuyerCheck report to see the schools near that exact address alongside flood, crime and sales history.
How do I check schools near a specific Bristol address?
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