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Redmaids' High School

Bristol, Bristol, South West · BS9 3AW

Founded in 1634, Redmaids' High School is one of the country's longest-established girls' schools and now educates around 639 pupils from age seven through to the sixth form in Bristol. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent both overall and for personal development, with compliance requirements met. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly eight to one points to small classes and close attention, and a notable 23 per cent of pupils receive SEN support. With no boarding, this is a day school suited to families seeking a long-standing single-sex education in the city.

639

Pupils

excellent

ISI

£21,165

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Girls
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Age range: 7-18
Pupils: 639
Pupil:teacher ratio: 8
Location: Bristol, Bristol, South West
Website: redmaidshigh.co.uk
Telephone: 0117 962 2641

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Headteacher

Head of the Senior School Paul Dwyer

Latest results

Attainment 8

28.8

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

National average 47%

GCSE grade 9-7

74%

A-level A*-A

71%

A-level A*-B

90%

Teaching & academics

Results at A-level are strong, with 71 per cent of grades at A*-A and 90 per cent at A*-B, and the sixth form draws around 137 pupils. At GCSE, 74 per cent of grades fall in the 9-7 range. The curriculum is broad, spanning GCSE, A-level, the IB and the EPQ, with sciences, mathematics, English Literature, Fine Art and a wide range of languages - French, Spanish, Russian, German and Latin - all popular at the higher levels.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils: 137

Popular A-level subjects

Fine ArtEnglish LiteratureBiologyChemistryMathematicsLanguages (French, Spanish, Russian, Latin)

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-levelIBEPQ

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 22.67%
EHC plans: 0.13%

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

AcademicMusicSportArtDrama

Languages

FrenchSpanishRussianGerman

Popular GCSE subjects

BusinessArtFrenchSpanishHistoryGeography

Sport

Main sports

NetballHockeyCricketFootball

Beyond the classroom

Sport features prominently, with netball, hockey, cricket and football among the main games. Scholarships are offered across academic, music, sport, art and drama, signalling a school that recognises talent in several directions.

Ethos & heritage

Founded: 1634
Boarding: No

Mobile phone policy

Students not permitted to use mobile phones during school day. Must keep them locked in locker from registration until end of school day. Confiscated for the day if found using them.

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £21,165

Inspection reports

ISI rating: excellent
ISI personal development: excellent
Last inspected: 25 February 2025

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The last word

A historic Bristol girls' school with small classes, consistently high sixth-form results and a wide choice of qualifications. Day fees reach £21,165 a year.

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