Queen Elizabeth's Hospital
School summary
A boys' day school in Bristol with roots that long predate its 2007 establishment, Queen Elizabeth's Hospital pairs academic ambition with a strong commitment to access. Bursaries to help bright boys whose families could not otherwise afford the fees are described as part of the school's DNA, a principle that shapes its character. Non-denominational and taking boys from age seven, it has a sixth form of 241 students set against a smaller senior intake at 11. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school 'excellent' for both education and personal development, with all compliance requirements met.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
65%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
55%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
78%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 2 December 2025
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above national benchmarks: 65% of GCSE entries reached grades 9-7 against a national average of 23%, and at A-level 55% achieved A*-A compared with 28% nationally. The sciences and mathematics feature heavily at both levels, with Further Mathematics, Economics and a range of humanities popular in the sixth form. The EPQ is offered alongside GCSEs and A-levels, and a pupil-to-teacher ratio of around 13 supports close attention. Around 15% of pupils receive SEN support.
Languages
GCSE subjects
Headmaster · Ross Wolverson
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 241
A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Rugby is the principal sport, giving the school a clear sporting focus.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 2007
- Religious character
- Non-denom
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 15.25%
- EHC plans
- 0.4%
Mobile phone policy
Robust 'no phone' policy whereby mobile phones should not be seen or heard. Pupils expected to lock phones in lockers upon arrival. Policy monitored via random spot checks with excellent pupil compliance.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £14,295
Help for bright boys whose parents would not otherwise be able to afford fees has always been part of QEH DNA
Schools nearby
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LPW Independent School
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A high-achieving boys' school where strong results meet a genuine tradition of opening doors through bursaries. Best suited to academically motivated boys, including those whose families could not meet the fees unaided.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.