Best Private Schools in Bristol
Bristol has 9 private schools which take pupils of high school age, some of which also have primary and nursery schools as well. All of these schools offer day places, with a few offering boarding places as well.
Where Schools are Located
Many of Bristol’s independent schools are located in the city centre. There are also schools in Stapleton, Westbury-on-Trym and Clifton to name a few.
School Genders in Bristol
Most of the private schools in Bristol are co-ed schools, with a few girls-only schools and one boys-only school, Queen Elizabeth’s Hospital (co-ed sixth form).
Bristol Independent School League Table
| Rank | 9-7(A*/A)% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding fees | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81.9% | Redmaids’ High School | Girls | Day | £22,224 | N/A | |
| 2 | 73% | Badminton School | Girls | Day & boarding | £24,426 | £46,779 | |
| 3 | 57% | Clifton College | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £12,215 | £18,535 | |
| 4 | 55% | Bristol Grammar School | Co-Ed | Day | £22,266 | N/A |
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Best Private Schools by GCSE Results
The top performing schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
| Rank | 9-7(A*/A)% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding fees | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81.9% | Redmaids’ High School | Girls | Day | £22,224 | N/A | |
| 2 | 73% | Badminton School | Girls | Day & boarding | £24,426 | £46,779 | |
| 3 | 57% | Clifton College | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £12,215 | £18,535 | |
| 4 | 55% | Bristol Grammar School | Co-Ed | Day | £22,266 | N/A |
Best Private Schools by A-Level Results
The top performing schools academically for A-Level are (in order):
| Rank | A*/A% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding fees | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53.2% | Redmaids’ High School | Girls | Day | £22,224 | N/A | |
| 2 | 53% | Bristol Grammar School | Co-Ed | Day | £22,266 | N/A | |
| 3 | 43% | Clifton College | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £12,215 | £18,535 | |
| 4 | 37% | Badminton School | Girls | Day & boarding | £24,426 | £46,779 |
Day & Boarding Fees
Day fees
Boarding Fees
Best Private Girls Schools
Best Private Girls School by GCSE Results
The top performing girls schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
| Rank | 9-7(A*/A)% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding fees | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81.9% | Redmaids’ High School | Girls | Day | £22,224 | N/A | |
| 2 | 73% | Badminton School | Girls | Day & boarding | £24,426 | £46,779 |
Best Private Girls School by A-Level Results
The top performing girls schools academically for A-Level are (in order):
| Rank | A*/A% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding fees | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53.2% | Redmaids’ High School | Girls | Day | £22,224 | N/A | |
| 2 | 37% | Badminton School | Girls | Day & boarding | £24,426 | £46,779 |
Best Co-Ed Schools
Best Co-Ed Schools by GCSE Results
The top performing co-ed schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
| Rank | 9-7(A*/A)% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding fees | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 57% | Clifton College | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £12,215 | £18,535 | |
| 2 | 55% | Bristol Grammar School | Co-Ed | Day | £22,266 | N/A |
Best Co-Ed Schools by A-Level Results
The top performing co-ed schools academically for A-Level are (in order):
| Rank | A*/A% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding fees | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53% | Bristol Grammar School | Co-Ed | Day | £22,266 | N/A | |
| 2 | 43% | Clifton College | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £12,215 | £18,535 |