Bristol, City of
Clifton High School
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What the data says
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No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.
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Admissions and catchment
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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
Entrance test
Tuesday 13 th October 2026 | 9.00 - 11.00am | Reception and Infant School | OPEN - Register Now
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Bursaries and scholarships
Eligibility for bursary awards is considered on a means-tested basis, with assessment considering a range of information, including income and the value of capi…
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Music scholarships are awarded for excellent musical skill and aptitude.
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Open events
Thursday 8 th October 2026 | 5.00 - 8.30pm | Sixth Form Open Evening | OPEN - Register Now
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Admissions
In Year 7, children who have performed exceptionally well in Entrance Examinations for English, Mathematics, Verbal and Non-Verbal reasoning papers, will be cal…
Source · checked 28 September 2026
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Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 74 | 29.6 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.9 |
| 2023/2024 | 66 | 28.3 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.9 |
| 2022/2023 | 78 | 27.8 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.9 |
| 2021/2022 | 55 | 31.8 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.6 |
Nearby and similar schools
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School information
| URN | 109335 |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 3-18 |
| Headteacher | Head of School Will Phelan |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | BS8 3JD |
| Latest pupils | 74 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
College Road, Bristol, BS8 3JD
www.cliftonhigh.co.ukView local authority page1179730201| DfE number | 6001 |
| UKPRN | 10013254 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 1904 |
| GIAS updated | 4 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |