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St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
Ages 11–181,778 pupilsFaithChurch of England
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Bristol, within the Bristol, City of local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 1,778 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.3), an average Attainment 8 score of 52.9 and 55% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Bristol can view St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
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Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 854.2
England avg 45.1 · was 51.7 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths62%
England avg 45% · was 53% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths78%
England avg 65% · was 72% in 2023/24
EBacc entry31%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.75
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelB-
A-level grade (point score)B-
APS per entry 36.4
A-level grade (best 3)B-
APS best 3: 35.9
AAB or better16%
Retention98%
Value added-0.04
Average · 95% CI -0.1 to 0.0
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake19.5%
Free school meals19.5%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language19.0%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled116%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.2%
Attendance91.2%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.8
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence32.1%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Bristol
All schools in Bristol →Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery SchoolOutstanding · 0.0 miLPW Independent School0.2 miOasis Academy Temple Quarter0.2 miSt Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miVictoria Park Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 miHannah More Primary School0.6 mi
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