Bristol, City of
Clifton College
Dependable results for a comprehensive intake; the journey is the main thing to weigh.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
Academic signal is not available for this school phase in our current dataset.
No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.
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This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
Watch-outs
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Church of England). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
What to do next
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Admissions and catchment
Independent schools run their own admissions outside the council process, so there is no catchment area or last offer distance to compare against. Registration and assessment dates are on the school’s website.
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
University destinations
The Department for Education does not publish Oxbridge, Russell Group or top-third university destinations for independent schools.
Entry, tests and fees
Open events
6th Form Autumn Open Event - Friday 2 October 2026 (ages 16-18)
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Year 7 to Year 11 Autumn Open Event - Saturday 3 October 2026 (ages 11-16)
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Copied from the school's and test organisers' own pages; check them before registering or applying.
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 161 | 25.2 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.3 |
| 2023/2024 | 152 | 26.0 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.4 |
| 2022/2023 | 172 | 27.2 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.5 |
| 2021/2022 | 126 | 26.1 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.6 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Bristol, City of for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 109334 |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 3-19 |
| Headteacher | Head Master Tim Greene |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | BS8 3EZ |
| Latest pupils | 161 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
Guthrie Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3EZ
www.cliftoncollege.com1173157000| DfE number | 6000 |
| UKPRN | 10008169 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 1910 |
| GIAS updated | 24 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |