In February, the Department for Education has revealed revised results for the latest GCSEs achieved by pupils by the end of Year 11 in the summer of 2025.
On average, 45.9% of students across Bristol achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs, while the national average was 45.4%.
We used this data to unveil the 11 best performing state secondary schools based on GCSE results.

5. Bristol Cathedral Choir School
Grade 5 or above in English & maths GCSEs: 60.1% | Google Maps

6. Trinity Academy
Grade 5 or above in English & maths GCSEs: 57.7% | Google Maps

7. St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
Grade 5 or above in English & maths GCSEs: 54.2% | Google Maps

8. Cotham School
Grade 5 or above in English & maths GCSEs: 54.1% | Google
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