FavSchools
Map

Bristol Free School

Secondary

Bristol Free School

Concorde Drive, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS10 6NJ

Free schools
Pupils
1,292
Ages
11-19
FSM
14.0%
Attainment 8
56.3
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
56.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
40.6%
Basics 9-5
66.3%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
48.0%
EBacc APS
5.18
EBacc 9-5
30.2%
EBacc 9-4
36.6%
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
39.46
A*-A Grades
38.6%
A*-B Grades
64.5%
AAB+ %
29.5%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 142 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

Location & Nearby

Explore the area and compare alternatives

Data shown for guidance only · confirm details with the school before applying

About Bristol Free School

Bristol Free School is a secondary school in Bristol, Bristol, City of. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 56.3. The school has around 1,292 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Explore on mapLeague tablesCompare schools

Location: Concorde Drive, Bristol, BS10 6NJ | More schools in Bristol, City of

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Bristol Free School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2022 — Good
  2. Mar 2018 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Bristol Free School

What is Bristol Free School's Ofsted rating?
Bristol Free School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Bristol Free School's latest exam results?
Bristol Free School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 56.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Bristol Free School located?
Bristol Free School is a secondary school in Bristol, Bristol, City of (BS10 6NJ).
How many pupils attend Bristol Free School?
Bristol Free School has around 1,292 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Bristol Free School with other schools?
View Bristol Free School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Bristol, City of.