Bristol Free School

About Bristol Free School

Bristol Free School is a friendly, well-disciplined and well-organised community, in which every child can thrive.

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Key Facts

Founded 2011

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 5.0

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

76.0

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

58.0

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+0.43

Progress 8

Above average

66.3%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

84.4%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

47.7% entered EBacc

39.2% achieved EBacc

199 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily W

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Excellent school with great values"

My child has been at Bristol Free School for 3 years now and I'm so impressed with the values and ethos they promote. The teachers are supportive and the facilities are excellent. I particularly appreciate the emphasis on community and ambition - it's clear that the school is preparing the children for a bright future.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sarah K

Parent Mar 1, 2022

4.0

"Some great aspects, but room for improvement"

We've been at Bristol Free School for a year now and while there are some great aspects, we're not entirely satisfied. The facilities are excellent and the teachers are generally supportive, but we've experienced some inconsistencies in the quality of teaching and the school's communication with parents could be improved.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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David T

Parent Jul 1, 2020

5.0

"Outstanding education and care"

My daughter graduated from Bristol Free School in 2020 and I couldn't be prouder of her achievements. The school provided an exceptional education and the teachers went above and beyond to support her. I'm so grateful to have had her at BFS - it's truly a wonderful school.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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