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Bristol Free School

Free schools · Bristol · BS10 6NJ

Ages 11–19 · 1,304 pupils · Bristol, City of

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Ofsted

Strong standard

Attainment 8

58.0

Overall absence

6.8%

Admissions demand

1.31 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Strong standard

Inspection date

2026-03-31

  • AchievementStrong standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.43
−20+2
Attainment 858.0
English & maths grade 5+66%
English & maths grade 4+84%
EBacc entry48%

EBacc APS: 5.3

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence6.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)18.3%
Unauthorised0.6%
Authorised absence
6.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.9%
Enrolments in measure
1,035

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.31 · Competitive

1st preferences

290

Places offered

221

1st-preference offers

194

Total preferences (any rank)
573
Preferred offers (top 3)
221
Applications from outside LA
9
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill120%

1,304 pupils · 1,090 places

Pupils on roll
1,304
Boys / girls
699 / 605
School capacity
1,090
Capacity fill
1,304 / 1,090 (120%)
Free school meals
14.1%
FSM pupils
145
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Free schools

Age range

Ages 11–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: RUSSELL EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
RUSSELL EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Russell Education Trust
Headteacher
Susan King

Location

Address
Concorde Drive, Westbury-on-Trym
Postcode
BS10 6NJ
Town
Bristol
County
Bristol
Local authority
Bristol, City of
District
Bristol, City of
Constituency
Bristol North West
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed free schools (secondary), Ages 11–19, in Bristol, Bristol, City of, 1,304 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 14.1%.

Open schools in Bristol
324
Secondary schools in Bristol
43
Academies among open schools in Bristol
57% (184)
Open schools in BS10
10
Secondary in BS10
2
Open schools in Bristol, City of LA
174
Secondary in Bristol, City of LA
22

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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Contact

Headteacher
Susan King
Telephone
01179597200
Website
http://www.bristolfreeschool.org.uk/

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