GCSE 2025/26
#1,702 of 3,312
Similar to most schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 27 Sept 2023
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 147219.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 45.7, similar to England, similar to Bristol, City of | 45.1 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 61.5%, worse than England, similar to Bristol, City of | 61.9% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 40.8%, worse than England, similar to Bristol, City of | 43.7% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 18.9%, better than England, better than Bristol, City of | 13.1% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 60.4%, similar to England, similar to Bristol, City of | 57.7% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 169 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Average A-level grade | z |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | z |
| A-level progress | z |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 2 |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | z |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 914 |
| Girls | 461 |
| Boys | 453 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 44.9% |
| First language not English | 27.5% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 990 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 7.7% |
| Sixth form places2024/25 | 45 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 155 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 78 |
| Average class size | 25.9 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 15.1 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 9.2 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 60.43 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 23.35 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 49.62 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 61.8 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 56.8 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 2 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 3 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Offers made (Year 7)Places offered on national offer day. | 176 |
| Applications (Year 7)Includes every preference parents listed. | 240 |
| First preference applications (Year 7)Families who put this school as their first choice. | 112 |
| First preference offers (Year 7)First-choice applicants who were offered a place. | 112 |
| Applications from another local authority (Year 7) | 19 |
Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 9.6%, worse than England, similar to Bristol, City of | 10% | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 27.6%, worse than England, similar to Bristol, City of | 27.6% | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 5.5%, worse than England, similar to Bristol, City of | 5.2% | 3.6% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 62.7% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 14.4% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0.1% |
| Permanent exclusions | 1 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 79.3% |
| Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education. | 76% |
| Further education | 55.9% |
| School sixth form | 15.6% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 13.4% |
| Sixth form college | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% |
| Employment | 1.7% |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Henbury Court Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 1 Oct 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Blaise Primary and Nursery School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 11 Feb 2025. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Oasis Academy Bank Leaze | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 11 Nov 2025. | |
| 0.9 mi | Secondary | Bristol Free School | Free schools | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 31 Mar 2026. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Brentry Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Feb 2026. | |
| 1.1 mi | Secondary | St Bede's Catholic College | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 6 Jan 2026. | |
| 1.1 mi | Primary | Little Mead Primary Academy | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 27 Jan 2026. | |
| 1.2 mi | Primary | E-ACT Badock's Wood Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Nov 2022. | |
| 1.2 mi | Primary | Westbury-On-Trym Church of England Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Jan 2016. | |
| 1.5 mi | Not applicable | Redmaids' High School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. |
Blaise High School is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 27 Sept 2023.
Blaise High School ranks 1,702 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (similar to most schools).
In 2025/26, 40.8% of pupils at Blaise High School got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 45.7 (England 46.2).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Blaise High School was z.
For Year 7 entry in 2026/27, Blaise High School made 176 offers from 240 applications (1.4 per offer), and 112 of 112 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.
Blaise High School has 914 pupils aged 11 to 19.
Blaise High School had 990 school places in 2024/25.
Yes, Blaise High School has a sixth form with 45 places in 2024/25.
At Blaise High School, the average class had 25.9 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 15.1 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at Blaise High School missed 9.6% of sessions (England 8%), and 27.6% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).
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.