Collegiate School, Bristol
Collegiate School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 18 in Bristol. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in March 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Collegiate School in detail
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Collegiate School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Collegiate School are Redmaids' High School (2.6 miles, selective); Bristol Grammar School (2.6 miles); Badminton School (2.7 miles); and LPW Independent School (2.9 miles, Outstanding).
Redmaids' High SchoolBristol Grammar SchoolBadminton SchoolLPW Independent School
Where pupils go next
Of the 67 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 49% went on to university or other higher education, 9% to apprenticeships and 24% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 149 pupils (20.2%) received SEN support and 1 (0.1%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Ashley Down, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Stapleton Church (w-bound), 100 metres away.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
19 March 2024
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
15 October 2019
Regulatory Compliance
15 March 2017
Standard
1 January 2011
About
Collegiate School is a private day school in Bristol, England, and is a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference.
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Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£12,900 to £22,710
depending on year group
| Years 7 to 13 (inclusive of 20% VAT) per term | £22,710 a year |
| Years 3 to 6 (inclusive of 20% VAT) per term | £15,600 a year |
| Reception, Years 1 & 2 (inclusive of 20% VAT) per term | £12,900 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Bristol, City of - 4 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Collegiate School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Keep up with Collegiate School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Collegiate School.
- uKids at Collegiate SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
- Mad Science Camps - Collegiate school200m away · Not yet graded
- The Outdoors Project Bristol @ Glenfrome school560m away · Not yet graded
- TS Holiday Camps560m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 15
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 11 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Bristol, City of is 27 (the median across 175 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
738 pupils
823 places
85 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Bristol
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bristol
Across Bristol, City of council
Places available
4,580
Applications
4,426
Got 1st preference
84.0%
Got preferred school
96.7%
All secondary applications across Bristol, City of council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
149
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
20.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
738
Total Pupils
430
Boys
308
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Collegiate School
Showing 10 of 15 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Collegiate School
What are GCSE results like at Collegiate School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Collegiate School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Collegiate School last inspected?
Collegiate School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in March 2024.
How many pupils go to Collegiate School?
Collegiate School has around 738 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Collegiate School?
Collegiate School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Collegiate School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: uKids at Collegiate School (registered, not yet graded). There are 3 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Collegiate School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 11 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Bristol, City of is 27 (the median across 175 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Collegiate School?
Collegiate School is at Stapleton, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 1BJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)