Bristol Free School
URN: 136822 • Bristol BS10 6NJ
Overview
- Name
- Bristol Free School
- URN
- 136822
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- RUSSELL EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 67.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Susan King (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01179597200
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Concorde Drive, Bristol BS10 6NJ
Summary
Bristol Free School (BFS) is a mixed secondary free school located in Bristol, serving a diverse student population of 1,292, exceeding its capacity of 1,090. Established by the local community, BFS is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every child is known and supported. The school emphasizes core values of community, ambition, and opportunity, aiming to create a positive atmosphere conducive to both academic and personal growth.
The curriculum at BFS is designed to set high expectations for all students, encouraging them to achieve their full potential through a broad range of educational experiences. The school prioritizes individual development, promoting qualities such as responsibility, tolerance, and good character. Students are provided with various opportunities to engage with local employers and further education institutions, preparing them for future success.
BFS actively collaborates with families and the wider community to enhance student learning and well-being. The school’s ethos revolves around nurturing confident, well-rounded individuals who are equipped to thrive in an ever-changing world. For more information, visit their website at [Bristol Free School](http://www.bristolfreeschool.org.uk/).
The curriculum at BFS is designed to set high expectations for all students, encouraging them to achieve their full potential through a broad range of educational experiences. The school prioritizes individual development, promoting qualities such as responsibility, tolerance, and good character. Students are provided with various opportunities to engage with local employers and further education institutions, preparing them for future success.
BFS actively collaborates with families and the wider community to enhance student learning and well-being. The school’s ethos revolves around nurturing confident, well-rounded individuals who are equipped to thrive in an ever-changing world. For more information, visit their website at [Bristol Free School](http://www.bristolfreeschool.org.uk/).
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Senior Staff (sen)
- Report an Absence (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- 10 October 2025 (download)
- Visitor Information (download)
- Prospectus (download)
- Sixth Form Prospectus (download)
Nearby alternatives
- St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School (74.3)
- Backwell School (70.2)
- Gordano School (69.5)
- Chew Valley School (68.9)
- Redland Green School (67.5)
Key details
- LA
- Bristol, City of
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- RUSSELL EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 1090
- Pupils
- 1292
- Boys
- 670
- Girls
- 622
- FSM %
- 14.00
- Open date
- 2011-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bristol
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1292 | 670 | 622 | 1090 | 14.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1277 | 654 | 623 | 1090 | 14.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1157 | 573 | 584 | 1090 | 15.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1157 | 573 | 584 | 1090 | 15.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1138 | 569 | 569 | 1090 | 15.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1064 | 543 | 521 | 1090 | 13.60 |
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