Queen Elizabeth's Hospital, Bristol
Queen Elizabeth's Hospital is an independent school for pupils aged 7 to 18 in Bristol. It has a Christian religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in December 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Queen Elizabeth's Hospital 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 Queen Elizabeth's Hospital 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 Queen Elizabeth's Hospital are Bristol Grammar School (0.3 miles); Clifton High School (0.5 miles); Clifton College (0.7 miles); and LPW Independent School (1.2 miles, Outstanding).
Bristol Grammar SchoolClifton High SchoolClifton CollegeLPW Independent School
Where pupils go next
Of the 101 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 44% went on to university or other higher education, 1% to apprenticeships and 31% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 122 pupils (16%) received SEN support and 3 (0.4%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Clifton Down Rail Station, about 1070 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Triangle West (u3), 200 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1463 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Bristol, City of (417), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
2 December 2025
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
29 November 2022
Regulatory Compliance
19 September 2018
Integrated
2 December 2014
About
Queen Elizabeth's Hospital (QEH) is a 7–18 private boys' day school in Clifton, Bristol, England, founded in 1586. QEH is named after its original patron, Queen Elizabeth I.
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Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£14,976 to £22,245
depending on year group
| Junior - per annum (chargeable in termly instalments of ) including pre- and aft | £14,976 a year |
| Senior and Sixth Form - per annum (chargeable in termly instalments of ). | £22,245 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
No
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 Queen Elizabeth's Hospital 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 Queen Elizabeth's Hospital
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Queen Elizabeth's Hospital.
- Minor To Major @ Bristol Grammar School470m away · Not yet graded
- Shine @ Christ Church Primary560m away · Not yet graded
- Shine @ Cathedral Primary700m away · Not yet graded
- Shine @ Clifton High School910m away · Not yet graded
- The Outdoors Project Bristol @ Hotwells School950m away · Not yet graded
- Progressive Kids Hotwells950m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Ferry Terminals
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 85
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 24
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 85 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 24 serious and 61 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
12 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
97%
Near capacity
764 pupils
790 places
26 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
122
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
16.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
764
Total Pupils
695
Boys
69
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Queen Elizabeth's Hospital
Showing 10 of 15 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Queen Elizabeth's Hospital
What are GCSE results like at Queen Elizabeth's Hospital?
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 Queen Elizabeth's Hospital can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Queen Elizabeth's Hospital last inspected?
Queen Elizabeth's Hospital is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in December 2025.
How many pupils go to Queen Elizabeth's Hospital?
Queen Elizabeth's Hospital has around 764 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Queen Elizabeth's Hospital?
Queen Elizabeth's Hospital 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 Queen Elizabeth's Hospital have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 6 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Queen Elizabeth's Hospital: Minor To Major @ Bristol Grammar School (470m away, registered, not yet graded), Shine @ Christ Church Primary (560m away, registered, not yet graded) and Shine @ Cathedral Primary (700m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Queen Elizabeth's Hospital?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 85 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 24 serious and 61 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 12 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 Queen Elizabeth's Hospital?
Queen Elizabeth's Hospital is at Berkeley Place, Clifton, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1JX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)