Blaise High School
92%
Capacity
909
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Blaise High School
Blaise High School is a popular choice among Bristol families, with 275 applications for 201 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.37. Of those, 122 families put it as their first preference, suggesting strong local demand. The school, led by headteacher Nat Nabarro, is a mixed, non-denominational secondary for pupils aged 11 to 19. Its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2023 awarded a Good rating across the board, including for behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. This marks a significant turnaround from the previous inspection in 2018, when the school was rated Inadequate. The improvement in just under five years is notable, and the current Good grade gives parents confidence that the school is on a stable upward trajectory.
Academically, Blaise High School sits below the local average on most headline measures. Its Progress 8 score of -0.3 is below the Bristol local authority average of 0, placing it 14th out of 20 schools in the LA and in the bottom half nationally. The Attainment 8 score is 40.4, and 53.6% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths (the basics 9-4 measure), though this drops to 40.2% at the stronger 9-5 threshold. Only 11.2% of pupils entered the EBacc, and the EBacc average point score is 3.53. The school’s progress in English is notably weaker than in maths, with a Progress 8 English score of -0.63 compared to -0.17 in maths. The sixth form provision is also rated Good, though specific A-level outcomes are not available in the data.
The school offers a solid range of facilities, including a swimming pool, tennis courts, playing fields, a library, music rooms, and a dedicated sixth form centre. Sports provision is broad, with options like rugby, basketball, gymnastics, and martial arts, while clubs include the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, debating, coding, and an orchestra. For pupils with additional needs, Blaise has a resourced provision and supports conditions including dyslexia, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs. With 42.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse and disadvantaged intake. It is best suited to families who value a school that has demonstrably improved its Ofsted rating and offers strong pastoral and extracurricular breadth, even if its academic outcomes are currently below the local average.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Station Road, Bristol, Bristol, City of, BS10 7QH |
| Headteacher | Nat Nabarro |
| Local Authority | Bristol, City of |
| Number of Pupils | 909 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 42.4% |
| School Capacity | 909 / 990 (92% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.30)
2241st of 3,141
Nationally
236th of 306
In South West
14th of 20
In Bristol, City of
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make less progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
17Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed201
275
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
122 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Among the highest-disadvantage schools.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- White British54.8%
- Asian13.0%
- White (other)7.9%
- Mixed7.1%
- Black1.2%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
6
Total schools
6
Oversubscribed
4
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Blaise High School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Station Road, Bristol
Bristol, City of, BS10 7QH
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