Secondary schools across Bristol are opening their doors to welcome the future cohort of Year 7 pupils for open evenings.
The events are designed to allow parents and potential pupils to see what the secondary schools in their area are like and can help them choose where to apply ahead of the October 31 application deadline.
We have compiled the Bristol schools with the best Attainment 8 scores and percentage of students who achieved Grade 5 or above in English and Maths.
The Attainment 8 score is based on how well pupils have performed in up to eight qualifications, which include: English, Maths, three English Baccalaureate qualifications including Sciences, Computer Science, History, Geography and Languages, and three other additional approved qualifications.
We then looked at which of the schools with the highest Attainment 8 rates had received an overall Ofsted rating of “good” or “outstanding” before this measure was dropped this month.
This means the quality of education provided, student behaviour and attitudes, school leadership and management, and student safeguarding have all been found to either meet or exceed government standards.
Scroll through to learn about the “best” secondary schools in Bristol based on Attainment 8 scores, GCSE results and Ofsted ratings.
1. Redland Green School
Pupils at Redland Green School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 60.6 and 74% of students achieved grade 5 or above in GCSE English and Maths. The school was rated "good" by Ofsted in January 2024. | George Evans / Wikimedia
2. Bristol Free School
Pupils at Bristol Free School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 57.8 and 65% of students achieved grade 5 or above in GCSE English and Maths. The school was rated "good" by Ofsted in May 2022. | Bristol Free School
3. St Bede's Catholic College
Pupils at St Bede's Catholic College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 57.8 and 61% of students achieved grade 5 or above in GCSE English and Maths. The school was rated "good" by Ofsted in November 2021. | Anthony O'Neil / Wikimedia
4. Bristol Cathedral Choir School
Pupils at Bristol Cathedral Choir School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 54.9 and 61% of students achieved grade 5 or above in GCSE English and Maths. The school was rated "good" by Ofsted in January 2023. | Google