School profile
Clifton College
Bristol, South West England, United Kingdom · Co-educational · Ages 13–18
760
Students
367
Boarders
80%
Boarders who stay at weekends
About the school
Clifton College is a co-educational day and boarding school for 760 pupils aged 13–18 in Bristol, South West England, 367 of them boarders.
It ranked 190th among UK independent schools and 294th= overall in the Sunday Times Parent Power 2026; in 2025, 44% of A level grades were A*/A and 58% of GCSE grades 9–7.
Key facts for parents
Academics
2025: A level 17% A*, 44% A*/A, 75% A*/B; GCSE 58% 9–7 (Sunday Times Parent Power 2026). Pupil–teacher ratio 6:1 (GSG 2026). In 2026, 58% of GCSE grades were 9–7 and 47% of A level grades A*/A. Learning support is provided by the Fife Centre (GSG 2026).
Where leavers go
Exeter and Newcastle are popular; the full list is not public (GSG 2026).
Recognition
Sunday Times Parent Power 2026 (2025 results): 190th of UK independent schools and 294th= in the combined state and independent table (A level 44% A*/A, GCSE 58% 9–7; A-level rank 292=, GCSE rank 314=).
For international families
There are 367 boarders (294 full, 73 flexi) in seven boarding houses, and up to 25% of pupils are international. Entry is at 13+ and 16+ by entrance exams (GSG 2026).
Good to know
There are 35 visiting music teachers, and scholarships are offered for academic, arts, music and sport (GSG 2026).
Rankings
Sunday Times Parent Power
#190
UK independent schools (2026)
Sunday Times Parent Power
#294
State and independent, combined (2026)
Exam results
GCSE
9–7 (A*–A)
58%
A Level
A*
17%
A*–A
44%
A*–B
75%
Sources
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