BoysIndependent

Queen Elizabeth's Hospital

Bristol, Bristol, South West · BS8 1JX

A boys' day school in Bristol with a strong sixth form at its heart, Queen Elizabeth's Hospital carries a long-standing commitment to widening access through bursaries for able boys whose families could not otherwise meet the fees. The Independent Schools Inspectorate judged the school excellent, awarding the same top mark for pupils' personal development. With around 114 boys lower down and a sizeable sixth form of 241, the school operates a small-class model reflected in a pupil-to-teacher ratio of about 13. A robust no-phone policy, with handsets locked away on arrival and random spot checks, signals a focused, distraction-light culture that pupils are reported to keep to well.

114

Pupils

excellent

ISI

£14,295

Day fees / yr

Prepare for the 11+ free →School website ↗

Free month · No card needed · Cancel anytime

Schools nearby

Open in Google Maps ↗

Overview & data

Gender: Boys
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Age range: 7-18
Pupils: 114
Pupil:teacher ratio: 13
Location: Bristol, Bristol, South West
Website: www.qehbristol.co.uk
Telephone: 0117 930 3040

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

Want your child to win a place at Queen Elizabeth's Hospital?

Passmate builds a personalised practice plan from your target schools' exact 11+ topics - so every session moves your child closer to a place.

Practice matched to Queen Elizabeth's Hospital's 11+ format
See precisely where your child stands, topic by topic
A profile of how they think - not just scores

Try Passmate for free →

Free month · No card needed

Headteacher

Headmaster Ross Wolverson

Latest results

Attainment 8

40.8

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

National average 47%

GCSE grade 9-7

65%

A-level A*-A

55%

A-level A*-B

78%

Teaching & academics

Results sit slightly below national benchmarks at GCSE, with an Attainment 8 score of 40.8 against a national average of 46.9, though 65% of grades fall in the 9-7 range, suggesting strong outcomes among the higher achievers. The sixth form is a clear strength: 55% of A-level entries reach A*-A and 78% reach A*-B, supported by a sciences and quantitative bent through popular subjects such as Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, Physics and Chemistry. Alongside GCSEs and A-levels, the school offers the EPQ for independent research. Around 15% of pupils receive SEN support.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils: 241

Popular A-level subjects

MathematicsFurther MathematicsEconomicsHistoryGeographyBiologyChemistryPhysicsBusiness StudiesPsychology

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-levelEPQ

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 15.25%
EHC plans: 0.4%

Arts & extracurricular

Languages

Spanish

Popular GCSE subjects

MathematicsBiologyChemistryPhysicsHistoryGeographyBusiness StudiesComputer Studies

Sport

Main sports

Rugby

Beyond the classroom

Rugby is the principal team sport, giving the school a recognisable sporting identity. Spanish is offered for modern languages.

Ethos & heritage

Founded: 2007
Religious character: Non-denom
Boarding: No

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.