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Queen Elizabeth's Hospital

Berkeley Place, Clifton, BS8 1JX

Queen Elizabeth's Hospital is a private secondary-stage school in Bristol, Bristol, with a published age range of 7-18.

Private school Co-ed Ages 7-18 Sixth form No boarders
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
7-18
ISI ?
Standards met
Boarding ?
No boarders
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At a glance

Key facts

Sector
Private school
Gender
Mixed
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
7-18
Boarding ?
No boarders
Route check
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
ISI ?
Standards met

Overview

Founded as a bluecoat hospital in 1590, Queen Elizabeth's Hospital carries a long Bristol history into a modern age-stage model. The junior and senior sections are for boys, while girls and boys join the co-educational Sixth Form. The community serves ages 7 to 18 as a day setting with no boarding, and its Clifton base is part of a distinct identity among similarly named schools.

Curiosity and creativity sit alongside breadth, balance, relevance, differentiation and progression in the curriculum. Small classes and learning enhancement support academic, sporting, dramatic and musical interests. Chapel Choir, house and tour choirs, orchestras, bands, performing arts, debating and public speaking share space with outdoor pursuits, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Ten Tors and sport at Failand.

Direct senior entry is centred on Year 7 and Year 9, with taster mornings and interviews part of the process. The co-educational Sixth Form welcomes applicants from other settings through registration, interview and academic criteria. Means-tested assistance includes awards that can cover the full fee, and the December 2025 inspection found the relevant standards satisfied.

Key points
Assessment route
Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
Places and demand
Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
Catchment
Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
Results
0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 40.8 Attainment 8
Sixth form
Sixth form available with 37.4% AAB or better.

GCSE benchmark

Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Bristol, City of and England.

School Local authority England
GCSE benchmark comparison Latest GCSE benchmark measures for Queen Elizabeth's Hospital, Bristol, City of, and England. 0 50 100 Att. 8 5+ E&M EBacc APS EBacc %
Attainment 8
40.8
Grade 5+ English and maths
0%
EBacc APS
2.81
EBacc entry
0%

Attainment 8 trend

Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Bristol, City of and England.

School Local authority England
Attainment 8 trend line Attainment 8 over time for Queen Elizabeth's Hospital, Bristol, City of, and England. 60 50 40 30 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25

School details
Sector
Private school
School type
Other independent school
Funding
Independent fee-paying
Application
Apply direct to school
Gender
Mixed
Age range
7-18
Headteacher
Mr Rupert Heathcote
Pupil roll
764 pupils
Sixth form
Yes

Location and contact

Address

Address
Berkeley Place, Clifton, Bristol
Postcode
BS8 1JX
Area
Bristol, City of

School leadership

Headteacher
Mr Rupert Heathcote

School contact

School phone
01179303040

Admissions contact

Admissions team
Admissions
Admissions phone
01179303040
Open in Map Open school website

Admissions
Application route
Apply direct to school
Age range
7-18
Gender
Mixed
Boarding
No boarders
Day fees
Senior and Sixth Form day tuition £7,415 per term, including VAT, 2026/27.
Scholarships and bursaries
Scholarships and bursaries
Entrance details
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
Admissions note
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.

Oversubscription and eligibility

Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.

Exam and test format

Entrance route and assessment

Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.

Assessment route
Apply direct to school

Application

Key dates

Get date reminders

  1. Year 7 (11+) September 2027 financial assistance application closes

    5 January 2027

    Entry route: Year 7 (11+); entry year: September 2027.

  2. Year 7 (11+) September 2027 financial assistance outcome

    First week of February 2027

    Entry route: Year 7 (11+); entry year: September 2027.

How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply direct to the school

    Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

    Check school admissions

Results

Attainment snapshot

Attainment 8 ?
40.8 Attainment 8
GCSE results
0% grade 4+ in English and maths
Grade 5+ English and maths ?
0% grade 5+ in English and maths
EBacc average point score ?
2.81 EBacc APS
A-level results
37.4% AAB or better
A-level average points
44.38 A-level points per entry

Inspection
View report
Standards met

Latest inspection: 2 December 2025

Leadership, management and governance
Standards met
Quality of education, training and recreation
Standards met
Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
Standards met
Social and economic education and contribution to society
Standards met
Safeguarding
Standards met

Quick summary

  • Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2025 records an inspection beginning 2 December 2025. The report says the relevant standards were met.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Queen Elizabeth's Hospital handle admissions?

Queen Elizabeth's Hospital handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to Queen Elizabeth's Hospital?

1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

When are the key dates for Queen Elizabeth's Hospital?

Year 7 (11+) September 2027 financial assistance application closes: 5 January 2027. Year 7 (11+) September 2027 financial assistance outcome: First week of February 2027

What does the latest inspection picture look like for Queen Elizabeth's Hospital?

Queen Elizabeth's Hospital is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 2 December 2025.