Ofsted school ratings in Bristol
In Bristol (South West), 64 of 80 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 80.0%. That is 7.2 percentage points below the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 80.0%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 5
- Good
- 59
- Requires improvement
- 11
- Inadequate
- 5
- Graded schools
- 80
- rank 125/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Bristol (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Bristol | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 5 | 6.3% |
| Good | 59 | 73.8% |
| Requires improvement | 11 | 13.8% |
| Inadequate | 5 | 6.3% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Bristol
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 5 | 42 | 9 | 2 | 81.0% |
| Secondary | 0 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 83.3% |
| Special | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Bristol are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 64 of 80 graded state-funded schools in Bristol hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 80.0%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Bristol have?
- Bristol has 5 schools rated Outstanding and 59 rated Good, out of 80 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Bristol?
- 5 state-funded schools are rated Inadequate in Bristol, and 11 rated Requires improvement, out of 80 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Bristol?
- By phase in Bristol: 81.0% of 58 primary schools; 83.3% of 12 secondary schools; 80.0% of 5 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Bristol compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Bristol ranks 125 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 80.0% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.