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Collegiate School, Bristol

All-through
Other independent school
Mixed
Ages 2–18

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.

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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)

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Jeremy McCullough
Pupils:738
LA:Bristol, City of
Phone:01179655207
Address:Stapleton, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 1BJ
Status:open
Opened:1 January 1903

ISI Inspection Reports

Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.

  • Routine Inspection

    19 March 2024

    PDF
  • Educational Quality / Focused Compliance

    15 October 2019

    PDF
  • Regulatory Compliance

    15 March 2017

    PDF
  • Standard

    1 January 2011

    PDF
View full ISI report page
URN:109336
UKPRN:10001561
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Bristol North East
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

About

Collegiate School is a private day school in Bristol, England, and is a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference.

From Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0

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

Mathematics174
History102
Combined Science100
Religious Studies80
Physical Education76
Biology74
Chemistry74
Physics74
Geography64
Spanish54
Design and Technology54
Drama48
Computer Science34
Art and Design28
French14
Music12
Other Modern Languages4

2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils

How Does This School Compare?

Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools

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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

Stapleton Church (W-bound)
104m · 2 min walk
Glenfrome Road (S-bound)
309m · 5 min walk
The Chine (SW-bound)
386m · 6 min walk
Stapleton Road (N-bound)
521m · 8 min walk
Sir John's Lane (N-bound)
549m · 9 min walk

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

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

90%

Near capacity

738 pupils

823 places

85 spare places

as recorded on GIAS

Area Demand Pressure - Bristol

Low pressure
New homes approved:15,069
Projected new pupils:2,712

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bristol

Across Bristol, City of council

Low demand council-wide0.97 applications per place

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

No specialist provision recorded

Pupils by Need Type

No need-level breakdown available

Pupil Demographics

Key Indicators

738

Total Pupils

430

Boys

308

Girls

2026 academic year

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)

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