Badminton School
School summary
Founded in 1858, Badminton School is an independent day and boarding school for girls in Bristol, with around 516 pupils aged 11 to 19. Its standout feature is the exceptionally low pupil-to-teacher ratio of about seven to one, which allows for close attention in a non-denominational, academically focused setting. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school good across both education quality and personal development, and judged it compliant with regulatory standards. With about 134 pupils in the sixth form, the school keeps a sense of intimacy through to the upper years.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
75%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
50%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
73%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- good
- Last inspected
- 2 December 2025
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above national benchmarks: 75% of GCSE grades were 9-7 against a national average of 23%, and at A-level half of all grades were A*-A compared with 28% nationally. The curriculum leans strongly towards the sciences and humanities, with Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics and Chemistry among the popular A-level choices, alongside an unusual breadth at GCSE that includes Latin, Chinese and Statistics. Pupils can also take the EPQ, and around 21% of the roll receives some form of SEN support, suggesting individual needs are actively catered for.
Languages
GCSE subjects
Head · Jessica Miles
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 134
A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Netball is the principal sport on offer. Scholarships span academic, music, STEM, sport, all-rounder and legacy routes, giving able girls in a range of fields a way in.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1858
- Religious character
- Non-denom
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 21.12%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Mobile phone policy
Pupils allowed to have phones during school day but must not be seen, heard or distract in lessons. Can use with permission for reminders or educational aid. Not allowed in assembly, dining room or communal activities.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £23,829
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £45,639 - £58,746
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.