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Clifton College

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Clifton College

Guthrie Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3EZ

Independent school · Ages 3–19 · Mixed

Inspection
ISI inspected

Academic picture

25.0school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Inspected by ISI, not Ofsted

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
25.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
60.8%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

25.0

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2327.246.4
2023/2426.046.4
2024/2525.046.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23Not available0.00
2023/24Not available0.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
2.31
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
42.11
A*-A Grades
45.3%
A*-B Grades
75.1%
AAB+ %
30.3%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 173 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Clifton High School
0.32 km away · Other independent school
Queen Elizabeth's Hospital
1.16 km away · Other independent school
Bristol Grammar School
1.25 km away · Other independent school
Cotham School
1.39 km away · Academy converter
Good
North Bristol Post 16 Centre
1.65 km away · Sixth form centres

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About Clifton College

Clifton College is a secondary school in Bristol, Bristol, City of. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 25.0. The school has around 1,267 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Guthrie Road, Bristol, BS8 3EZ | More schools in Bristol, City of

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Frequently asked questions about Clifton College

What are Clifton College's latest exam results?
Clifton College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 25.0. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Clifton College located?
Clifton College is a secondary school in Bristol, Bristol, City of (BS8 3EZ).
How many pupils attend Clifton College?
Clifton College has around 1,267 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Clifton College with other schools?
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