Earlier this week (March 2), families across Bristol received their secondary school offers as part of National Offer Day.
Overall, a total of 4,587 applications were received, down 3.8% on last year’s 4,762.
Some 96.76% of families have been offered one of their top three preferences and 83% have been offered their preference.
Parents and carers will have until March 16 to respond to their offer using the Parental Portal on the Bristol City Council website.
Below are the six Bristol secondary schools which were easiest to get into for 2026/27 based on the admissions data
1. Ashton Park School
Out of 447 applications (including 258 first preference), 224 spaces were offered, making it a success rate of 50.1% | Google Maps
2. Bristol Metropolitan Academy
Out of 454 applications (including 233 first preference), 216 spaces were offered, making it a success rate of 47.6% | Bristol Metropolitan Academy
3. Bristol Brunel Academy
Out of 520 applications (including 251 first preference), 232 spaces were offered, making it a success rate of 44.6% | Google
4. E-Act Montpelier High School
Out of 342 applications (including 139 first preference), 150 spaces were offered, making it a success rate of 43.9% | Google