Schools in Bristol
Moving to Bristol? These are the schools closest to the centre of Bristol, Bristol — each with how far it is and a link to its latest Ofsted report.
Nearest doesn't mean a guaranteed place: catchment areas are set by Bristol City Council and shift year to year. Use this to get a feel for the area, then check the official rules on GOV.UK school admissions. Popular areas locally include Clifton, Bedminster and Stokes Croft.
Last updated: August 2026
Nearest schools to Bristol centre
- 0.4 mi
Willow Park CofE Primary School
Primary · BS2 8BE
- 0.5 mi
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
Secondary · BS1 5TS
- 0.5 mi
Cathedral Primary School
Primary · BS1 5TS
- 0.5 mi
Hannah More Primary School
Primary · BS2 0LT
- 0.5 mi
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
Secondary · BS1 6RT
- 0.7 mi
Oasis Academy Temple Quarter
Secondary · BS3 4PZ
- 0.7 mi
St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School
Primary · BS5 0TJ
- 0.7 mi
Cabot Primary School
Primary · BS2 9JE
- 0.8 mi
Cotham School
Secondary · BS6 6DT
- 0.8 mi
St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School
Primary · BS3 4DP
- 0.9 mi
Easton CofE Primary School
Primary · BS5 0SQ
- 0.9 mi
Holy Cross RC Primary School
Primary · BS3 1DB
These are the schools nearest the centre of Bristol. Checking a specific street or estate? Open the school checker and enter the postcode to centre the results there — with catchment guidance and how the data works.
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Common questions
- How do I check schools in a specific Bristol postcode?
- This page shows the schools nearest the centre of Bristol. For a specific street or estate, enter its postcode in the school checker and you'll get the nearest schools to that exact point.
- Are these the best schools in Bristol?
- We don't rank schools — we show the nearest ones and link each to its live Ofsted report so you can judge for yourself. Ofsted moved to report cards under a new framework in late 2025, so open the report for the current picture.
- How do I apply for a school place in Bristol?
- You apply through Bristol City Council, not the school directly, and the deadlines are firm — usually mid-January for primary and the end of October for secondary. GOV.UK's school admissions pages link to the council's application process.