Clifton High School
· BS8 3JD
Clifton High School is a selective, coeducational all-through independent day school in Bristol serving pupils from age 3 to 18. The school emphasises community, culture and care within small class sizes, combining a broad curriculum with significant pastoral attention. Founded on values of curiosity, empathy and love, it positions itself as a nurturing environment where individual brilliance is realised through value-added teaching and personalised support.
- →All-through provision (Pre-school to Sixth Form) with seamless pastoral transition and continuity of relationships
- →Small class sizes and value-added approach ensuring individual attention and progress tracking
- →Strong emphasis on pastoral care, wellbeing and character development alongside academic rigour
Who thrives here
Pupils who thrive in a community-focused, caring environment with consistent adult relationships; those who benefit from smaller classes and individualised support; families valuing all-through education from Pre-school onwards.
Strengths at a glance
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At a glance
Contact & visit
College Road, Bristol
BS8 3JD
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Clifton High School?
Day fees at Clifton High School are approximately £23,454 per year (2025/26).
How do you get into Clifton High School?
Clifton High School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Clifton High School's exam results?
At Clifton High School, 14.8% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 50.3% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Clifton High School a boarding school?
Clifton High School is a day school in England and does not offer boarding.
What is Clifton High School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Clifton High School “Excellent” (2023).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Strong pastoral care and sense of community; staff who genuinely know and nurture each child
✓Small class sizes enabling personalised attention and tailored support
✓Values-centred education developing empathy, resilience and love of learning alongside academic progress
✓Excellent transition support and continuity across all-through provision
Common concerns
!Not yet Ofsted-inspected, limiting independent validation of quality claims
!Limited public data on academic outcomes and university destinations; difficulty benchmarking progress against peer schools
!Relatively small sixth form may limit breadth of A-Level subject choice