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Queen Elizabeth's Hospital

Other independent school · Bristol, BS8 1JX

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#194 of 2,536

Better than 92% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages7 to 18
Pupils764
GenderMixed
Religious characterChristian
Admissions policySelective
Head teacherMr Rupert Heathcote
Local authorityBristol, City of
Opened30 Sept 1980
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 109370.

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.37.645.146.2
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 493--

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 10.44.38, better than England, better than Bristol, City of34.2935
Average A-level gradeB+--
Average points, best three A-levels44.52, better than England, better than Bristol, City of34.935.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB+--
AAB or better37.4%, better than England, better than Bristol, City of17.1%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.12, better than England--
A-level progressAbove average, better than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study116--
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 pupils764
Girls69
Boys695
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.122
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.3

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.79.2%
Higher education43.6%
Employment30.7%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.18.8%
Further education1%
Apprenticeship1%

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 Queen Elizabeth's Hospital
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miNot applicableBristol Grammar SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.3 miPrimaryChrist Church Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.4 miPrimaryCathedral Primary SchoolFree schools
Good
0.4 miSecondaryBristol Cathedral Choir SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.5 miPrimaryWillow Park CofE Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Inadequate
0.5 miNot applicableClifton High SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.6 miPrimarySs Peter and Paul RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.6 miPrimaryHotwells Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.7 miSecondaryCotham SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.7 miNot applicableClifton CollegeOther independent school
Unrated

Frequently asked questions about Queen Elizabeth's Hospital

How does Queen Elizabeth's Hospital rank in England?

Queen Elizabeth's Hospital ranks 194 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 92% of schools).

What are Queen Elizabeth's Hospital's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Queen Elizabeth's Hospital was B+, and 37.4% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Queen Elizabeth's Hospital?

Queen Elizabeth's Hospital has 764 pupils aged 7 to 18.

Does Queen Elizabeth's Hospital have a sixth form?

Yes, Queen Elizabeth's Hospital 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.