Best 3 Secondary schools in Bristol – 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.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

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: Blaise High School (Secondary) in Bristol; Bristol Metropolitan Academy (Secondary) in Bristol; Bristol Free School (Secondary) in Bristol — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Blaise High School, Bristol Metropolitan Academy and Bristol Free School. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led and free schools type located around Bristol, Bristol. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Blaise High School), published Dec 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Blaise High School (Dec 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,100, combined total ≈ 3,300, typical FSM 25–30%, range 10–15%–40–45%; spread across trusts such as Greenshaw Learning Trust, Cabot Learning Federation and Russell Education Trust.

🔒 Export (Pro)

Attribute	Blaise High School BS10 7QH	Bristol Metropolitan Academy BS16 2HD	Bristol Free School BS10 6NJ
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Free schools
Location	Bristol Bristol BS10 7QH	Bristol Bristol BS16 2HD	Bristol Bristol BS10 6NJ
Latest Ofsted	2 7 Dec 2023	2 12 Jun 2022	2 5 May 2022
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 900 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,300 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	990	945	1090
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy		Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Greenshaw Learning Trust	Cabot Learning Federation	Russell Education Trust
Website	www.blaisehighschool.co.uk	www.bristolmet.net	www.bristolfreeschool.org.uk
Telephone	01179030100	01173772071	01179597200
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Blaise High School

BS10 7QH

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Bristol
Bristol
BS10 7QH
Ofsted: 2 7 Dec 2023
Pupils: ≈ 900 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Greenshaw Learning Trust
Website: www.blaisehighschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01179030100

Bristol Metropolitan Academy

BS16 2HD

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Bristol
Bristol
BS16 2HD
Ofsted: 2 12 Jun 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Cabot Learning Federation
Website: www.bristolmet.net
Telephone: 01173772071

Bristol Free School

BS10 6NJ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Free schools
Location: Bristol
Bristol
BS10 6NJ
Ofsted: 2 5 May 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Russell Education Trust
Website: www.bristolfreeschool.org.uk
Telephone: 01179597200

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.