SchoolScoresBlaise High School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 19 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of GREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST
Station Road, Henbury, Bristol, BS10 7QH
0117 903 0100 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 27 September 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
116 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Bristol comparisons use the 26 of its 47 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 21 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Bristol | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 24th highest of 26 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 5% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 49% | 79% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 24th highest of 26 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 8% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 81% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 15th highest of 26 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 36% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72% | 71% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 60 parents whose child had been bullied 22nd highest of 25 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 11% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 32% | 50% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 97 parents who had raised a concern 24th highest of 26 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 7% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 40% | 66% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 24th highest of 26 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 7% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 44%said yes | 75% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Bristol figures pool parents at the Bristol schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
156 pupils in this year group.
51% — 5 points above the Bristol, City of average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 51% | 46% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 45 | 46.4 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
157 pupils in this year group.
84% — 6 points below the Bristol, City of average, and 8 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 84% | 90% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 22% | 40% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 4% | 12% | 13% |
| Further education college | 46% | 30% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 9% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 82% | 84% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Bristol, City of. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 176 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 112 |
| Of those, offered a place | 112 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 240 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.6 · 2025: 0.6 · 2026: 0.6
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 40 places for specific learning difficulties (such as dyslexia); Visual impairment; Other difficulties or disabilities; Speech, language and communication needs; Autism; Physical disability; Moderate learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 8th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 82% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 44.3% | 34.1%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 97% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 7.9% | 3.9%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 18th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 75% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 17.3% | 17.4%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 77% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 27.8% | 20.8%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 29th lowest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Lower than 21% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 10.2% | 10.0%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 32nd lowest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Lower than 20% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 29.9% | 28.2%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 37th lowest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Lower than 8% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 62.7 | 37.4 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 38th lowest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Lower than 12% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 14.4% | 10.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.11% | 0.12% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 43rd highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 18% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.1 | 16.7 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 44th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 6% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.2 | 11.4 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 41st highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 17% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 8.1% | 13.0%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Bristol Free School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected · 66% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Bede's Catholic College 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 65% grade 5+ English and maths
- Redmaids' High School 1.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 71% A*/A at A level
- Badminton School 1.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 51% A*/A at A level
- Oasis Academy Brightstowe 2.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 27% grade 5+ English and maths
- Orchard School Bristol 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 49% grade 5+ English and maths
- Redland Green School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 69% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Blaise High School's Ofsted rating?
Blaise High School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 27 September 2023.
How did Blaise High School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 51% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 6 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Blaise High School?
44% of the 116 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Blaise High School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Blaise High School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 112 families put Blaise High School as their first choice for 176 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 112 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 147219.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.