Best 3 Secondary schools in Bristol, City of – comparison

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

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To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School (Secondary) in Bristol; Trinity Academy (Secondary) in Bristol; Redland Green School (Secondary) in Bristol — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School, Trinity Academy and Redland Green School. They are secondary phase and voluntary aided school, free schools and academy converter type located around Bristol. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School), published Aug 2015. The lowest is 2 (Trinity Academy), published Mar 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Trinity Academy (Mar 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,450, combined total ≈ 4,400, typical FSM 20–25%, range 5–10%–30–35%; spread across trusts such as Cathedral Schools Trust and Excalibur Academies Trust.

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Attribute	St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School BS1 6RT	Trinity Academy BS7 9BY	Redland Green School BS6 7EH
Phase / Type	Secondary • Voluntary aided school	Secondary • Free schools	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Bristol BS1 6RT	Bristol BS7 9BY	Bristol BS6 7EH
Latest Ofsted	1 12 Aug 2015	2 10 Mar 2024	2 23 Jan 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,800 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 950 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,700 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1799	1220	1485
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Bristol, City of (801)	Cathedral Schools Trust	Excalibur Academies Trust
Website	www.smrt.bristol.sch.uk	www.trinityacademybristol.org	www.redlandgreen.bristol.sch.uk
Telephone	01173772100	01174509379	01173533200
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School

BS1 6RT

Phase / Type: Secondary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Bristol
BS1 6RT
Ofsted: 1 12 Aug 2015
Pupils: ≈ 1,800 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Bristol, City of (801)
Website: www.smrt.bristol.sch.uk
Telephone: 01173772100

Trinity Academy

BS7 9BY

Phase / Type: Secondary • Free schools
Location: Bristol
BS7 9BY
Ofsted: 2 10 Mar 2024
Pupils: ≈ 950 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Cathedral Schools Trust
Website: www.trinityacademybristol.org
Telephone: 01174509379

Redland Green School

BS6 7EH

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Bristol
BS6 7EH
Ofsted: 2 23 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,700 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Excalibur Academies Trust
Website: www.redlandgreen.bristol.sch.uk
Telephone: 01173533200

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.