Redmaids' High School
School summary
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.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
74%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
71%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
90%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 25 February 2025
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.
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Head of the Senior School · Paul Dwyer
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 137
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
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.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1634
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 22.67%
- EHC plans
- 0.13%
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.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £21,165
Schools nearby
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Clifton College Preparatory School
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.