St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School, Bristol
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is an outstanding school where students thrive academically and personally. Teachers provide excellent, well-planned lessons that challenge students of all abilities, resulting in impressive GCSE results and strong progress across all year groups. The school's church values and focus on spiritual, moral, social and cultural development create a welcoming, respectful community where students show excellent behaviour and maturity.
Key Strengths
- Inspirational leadership from the headteacher and senior team with robust systems to monitor and improve teaching quality
- Consistently high-quality teaching across all subjects with very high teacher expectations
- Students achieve exceptionally well in GCSEs, with results well above national average
- Extremely positive student behaviour and attitudes to learning, with students feeling exceptionally safe
- Outstanding sixth form with high academic standards and nearly all Year 12 students continuing to Year 13
Areas for Improvement
- Provide more timely support to students who make errors or record information incorrectly in their books to prevent them from falling behind
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - students report feeling exceptionally safe and are highly knowledgeable about a wide range of safety-related social issues.
Extracurricular Activities
School council, Values in Practice programme, mathematics coaching, careers guidance and transition support, learning mentor support
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School is an outstanding school with exceptional leadership that has maintained high standards while serving an increasingly diverse student community. The school excels in teaching quality, student achievement, and behaviour.
At a Glance
24.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
251 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
21.0
Avg class size
73
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
1,792 pupils
1,799 capacity
7 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Bristol
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bristol
Admissions Demand - Bristol, City of
Places available
4,552
Applications
4,544
Got 1st preference
82.1%
Got preferred school
95.9%
Secondary admissions across Bristol, City of (2025/26)
Inspection History(8)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.20181%
Overall absence
17.05566%
Persistent absence
1,114
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School
Holy Cross RC Primary School
Hannah More Primary School
Cathedral Primary School
Victoria Park Primary School
Southville Primary School
Hillcrest Primary School
Oasis Academy Marksbury Road
Willow Park CofE Primary School
Willow Park CofE Primary School
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