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Bristol Grammar School

Other independent school · Bristol, BS8 1SR

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#199 of 2,536

Better than 92% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages4 to 18
Pupils1,377
GenderMixed
Head teacherMr Jaideep Barot
Local authorityBristol, City of
Opened30 Sept 1980
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 109369.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolBristol, City ofEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.14.245.146.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%61.9%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%43.7%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%13.1%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%57.7%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4143--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolBristol, City ofEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.44.18, better than England, better than Bristol, City of34.2935
Average A-level gradeB+--
Average points, best three A-levels44.59, better than England, better than Bristol, City of34.935.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB+--
AAB or better42%, better than England, better than Bristol, City of17.1%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.37, better than England--
A-level progressAbove average, better than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study152--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils1,377
Girls609
Boys768
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.364
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.5

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.84.4%
Higher education54.4%
Employment26.9%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.8.8%
Further education1.3%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near Bristol Grammar School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryWillow Park CofE Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Inadequate
0.3 miNot applicableQueen Elizabeth's HospitalOther independent school
Unrated
0.4 miPrimarySs Peter and Paul RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.4 miSecondaryCotham SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.5 miNot applicableNorth Bristol Post 16 CentreSixth form centres
Unrated
0.5 miPrimaryChrist Church Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.5 miSecondaryBristol Cathedral Choir SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.5 miPrimaryCathedral Primary SchoolFree schools
Good
0.6 miPrimaryCotham Gardens Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Inadequate
0.6 miNot applicableClifton High SchoolOther independent school
Unrated

Frequently asked questions about Bristol Grammar School

How does Bristol Grammar School rank in England?

Bristol Grammar School ranks 199 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 92% of schools).

What are Bristol Grammar School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Bristol Grammar School was B+, and 42% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Bristol Grammar School?

Bristol Grammar School has 1,377 pupils aged 4 to 18.

Does Bristol Grammar School have a sixth form?

Yes, Bristol Grammar School teaches students up to age 18.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.