Most sought-after schools in Bristol, City of
Ordered by how many families put the school first, for each place it gave out.
This list is sorted by one number: first preferences per place. For each school it is the number of families who named it first, divided by the number of offers it made, in the newest year we hold. A higher number means more families wanted a place than there were places.
This is not a list of the best schools. It does not measure how good a school is, how happy the children are, or how well they do. It also does not tell you whether a child would get a place: that depends on where you live, the year, and the council's rules. It only shows how many people applied.
| # | School | First preferences per place | Newest intake | Latest Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Brentry Primary School Bristol, primary |
2.24 | 2025 | Expected standard (Ofsted report card (current framework)) |
| 2 |
Bristol Cathedral Choir School Bristol, secondary |
1.82 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 3 |
Bristol Free School Bristol, secondary |
1.52 | 2025 | Strong standard (Ofsted report card (current framework)) |
| 4 |
Redland Green School Bristol, secondary |
1.52 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 5 |
Trinity Academy Bristol, secondary |
1.49 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 6 |
Elmlea Infant School Bristol, primary |
1.39 | 2025 | Outstanding (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 7 |
Whitehall Primary School Bristol, primary |
1.39 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 8 |
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Bristol, primary |
1.37 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 9 |
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Bristol, secondary |
1.31 | 2025 | Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 10 |
Bristol Brunel Academy Bristol, secondary |
1.21 | 2025 | School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 11 |
St Bede's Catholic College Bristol, secondary |
1.20 | 2025 | Expected standard (Ofsted report card (current framework)) |
| 12 |
Cathedral Primary School Bristol, primary |
1.18 | 2025 | Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 13 |
Bridge Learning Campus Bristol, all through |
1.17 | 2025 | Needs attention (Ofsted report card (current framework)) |
| 14 |
Westbury-On-Trym Church of England Academy Bristol, primary |
1.17 | 2025 | Improved significantly (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 15 |
St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School Bristol, secondary |
1.16 | 2025 | Standards maintained (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 16 |
Brunel Field Primary School Bristol, primary |
1.15 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 17 |
Westbury Park School Bristol, primary |
1.15 | 2025 | Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 18 |
Victoria Park Primary School Bristol, primary |
1.12 | 2025 | Needs attention (Ofsted report card (current framework)) |
| 19 |
Frome Vale Academy Bristol, primary |
1.10 | 2025 | Strong standard (Ofsted report card (current framework)) |
| 20 |
Hillcrest Primary School Bristol, primary |
1.10 | 2025 | Expected standard (Ofsted report card (current framework)) |
| 21 |
St Werburgh's Primary School Bristol, primary |
1.10 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 22 |
Bristol Metropolitan Academy Bristol, secondary |
1.08 | 2025 | Expected standard (Ofsted report card (current framework)) |
| 23 |
Ashton Park School Bristol, secondary |
1.07 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 24 |
Avanti Gardens School Bristol, primary |
1.07 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 25 |
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol Bristol, primary |
1.07 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 26 |
Southville Primary School Bristol, primary |
1.04 | 2025 | School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 27 |
Christ Church Church of England Primary School Bristol, primary |
1.03 | 2025 | Outstanding (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 28 |
Glenfrome Primary School Bristol, primary |
1.03 | 2025 | Needs attention (Ofsted report card (current framework)) |
| 29 |
Ashton Vale Primary School Bristol, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 30 |
Cheddar Grove Primary School Bristol, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 31 |
Evergreen Primary Academy Bristol, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 32 |
Four Acres Academy Bristol, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 33 |
Holy Cross RC Primary School Bristol, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 34 |
Hotwells Primary School Bristol, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 35 |
Ilminster Avenue E-ACT Academy Bristol, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 36 |
Perry Court E-ACT Academy Hengrove, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Strong standard (Ofsted report card (current framework)) |
| 37 |
School of Christ The King Catholic Primary Bristol, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 38 |
St Peter's Church of England Primary School (VC) Bristol, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 39 |
Stoke Park Primary School Bristol, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 40 |
Wansdyke Primary School Bristol, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 41 |
Waycroft Academy Bristol, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 42 |
Woodlands Academy Bristol, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 43 |
Bridge Farm Primary School Bristol, primary |
0.99 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 44 |
West Town Lane Academy Bristol, primary |
0.99 | 2025 | Standards maintained (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 45 |
Broomhill Infant & Nursery School Bristol, primary |
0.98 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 46 |
Hareclive E-ACT Academy Bristol, primary |
0.98 | 2025 | Some aspects not as strong (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 47 |
Headley Park Primary School Bristol, primary |
0.98 | 2025 | Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 48 |
Oasis Academy Connaught Bristol, primary |
0.98 | 2025 | Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 49 |
St Anne's Infant School Bristol, primary |
0.98 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 50 |
St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Bristol, primary |
0.98 | 2025 | School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 51 |
Compass Point Primary School Bristol, primary |
0.97 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 52 |
Fair Furlong Primary School Bristol, primary |
0.97 | 2025 | Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 53 |
Sefton Park Infant School Bristol, primary |
0.97 | 2025 | Standards maintained (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 54 |
Stoke Bishop Church of England Primary School Bristol, primary |
0.97 | 2025 | Expected standard (Ofsted report card (current framework)) |
| 55 |
Summerhill Infant School Bristol, primary |
0.97 | 2025 | School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 56 |
Avonmouth Church of England Primary School and Nursery Bristol, primary |
0.96 | 2025 | School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 57 |
Filton Avenue Primary School Bristol, primary |
0.96 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 58 |
Greenfield E-ACT Primary Academy Bristol, primary |
0.96 | 2025 | Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 59 |
Hannah More Primary School Bristol, primary |
0.96 | 2025 | Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 60 |
Parson Street Primary School Bristol, primary |
0.96 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 61 |
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Bristol, primary |
0.96 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 62 |
Bishop Road Primary School Bristol, primary |
0.95 | 2025 | Outstanding (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 63 |
Holymead Primary School Bristol, primary |
0.95 | 2025 | School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 64 |
Luckwell Primary School Bristol, primary |
0.95 | 2025 | Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 65 |
Oasis Academy Marksbury Road Bedminster, primary |
0.95 | 2025 | Standards maintained (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 66 |
St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton Bristol, primary |
0.95 | 2025 | Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 67 |
Knowle Park Primary School Bristol, primary |
0.94 | 2025 | Standards maintained (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 68 |
Oasis Academy Long Cross Bristol, primary |
0.94 | 2025 | Expected standard (Ofsted report card (current framework)) |
| 69 |
Oasis Academy New Oak Bristol, primary |
0.94 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 70 |
Begbrook Primary Academy Bristol, primary |
0.93 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 71 |
E-Act Bannerman Road Community Academy Bristol, primary |
0.93 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 72 |
Easton CofE Primary School Bristol, primary |
0.93 | 2025 | Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 73 |
Oasis Academy Brislington Bristol, secondary |
0.93 | 2025 | Expected standard (Ofsted report card (current framework)) |
| 74 |
Shirehampton Primary School Bristol, primary |
0.93 | 2025 | School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 75 |
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Bristol, primary |
0.93 | 2025 | School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 76 |
Fishponds CofE Primary School Bristol, primary |
0.92 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 77 |
St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School Bristol, primary |
0.92 | 2025 | Needs attention (Ofsted report card (current framework)) |
| 78 |
Air Balloon Hill Primary School Bristol, primary |
0.91 | 2025 | School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 79 |
Bedminster Down School Bristol, secondary |
0.91 | 2025 | Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 80 |
E-Act the Kingfisher School Bristol, primary |
0.90 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 81 |
Minerva Primary Academy Bristol, primary |
0.90 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 82 |
Oasis Academy John Williams Bristol, secondary |
0.90 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 83 |
St Bernard's Catholic Primary School BRISTOL, primary |
0.90 | 2025 | Standards maintained (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 84 |
Upper Horfield Primary School Bristol, primary |
0.90 | 2025 | Needs attention (Ofsted report card (current framework)) |
| 85 |
Cabot Primary School Bristol, primary |
0.89 | 2025 | Standards maintained (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 86 |
Chester Park Infant School Bristol, primary |
0.89 | 2025 | Standards maintained (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 87 |
Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School Bristol, primary |
0.89 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 88 |
Ashley Down Primary School Bristol, primary |
0.86 | 2025 | Standards maintained (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 89 |
Henbury Court Primary Academy Bristol, primary |
0.86 | 2025 | Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 90 |
Badocks Wood E-ACT Academy Bristol, primary |
0.85 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 91 |
Cotham Gardens Primary School Bristol, primary |
0.84 | 2025 | Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 92 |
Blaise Primary and Nursery School Bristol, primary |
0.83 | 2025 | Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 93 |
May Park Primary School Bristol, primary |
0.82 | 2025 | Requires improvement (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 94 |
E-Act Fairlawn Primary School Montpelier, primary |
0.81 | 2025 | School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 95 |
Little Mead Primary Academy Bristol, primary |
0.80 | 2025 | Expected standard (Ofsted report card (current framework)) |
| 96 |
Oasis Academy Brightstowe Bristol, secondary |
0.78 | 2025 | Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 97 |
Redfield Educate Together Primary Academy Bristol, primary |
0.77 | 2025 | Requires improvement (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 98 |
Oasis Academy Bank Leaze Bristol, primary |
0.76 | 2025 | Strong standard (Ofsted report card (current framework)) |
| 99 |
Fairfield High School Bristol, secondary |
0.74 | 2025 | School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 100 |
E-Act St Ursula's Academy Bristol, primary |
0.72 | 2025 | Standards maintained (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 101 |
Fonthill Primary Academy Bristol, primary |
0.72 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 102 |
Orchard School Bristol Bristol, secondary |
0.72 | 2025 | Standards maintained (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 103 |
Cotham School Bristol, secondary |
0.63 | 2025 | School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 104 |
Blaise High School Bristol, secondary |
0.61 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 105 |
The City Academy Bristol Bristol, secondary |
0.60 | 2025 | Standards maintained (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
Figures from the Department for Education, applications and offers. 105 schools in Bristol, City of have a published per-place figure. Schools with too few places for the figure to mean anything are left off. All schools in Bristol, City of · How we compare schools.