Located in Bristol, Blaise High School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Blaise High School currently has around 909 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.4% boys and 48.6% girls. Around 42.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 13.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 37.4%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 38 pupils.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (54.8%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Station Road, Bristol, BS10 7QH
Website: www.blaisehighschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01179030100
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Bristol, City of
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Nat Nabarro
Religious character: None
Admissions policy:
Unique reference: 147219

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 27/09/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 990
Number of Pupils: 909
Number of Boys: 467
Number of Girls: 442

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 13.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 37.4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British54.80%498
African8.90%81
Other White7.90%72
Indian7.40%67
Unclassified4.10%37
Other Asian2.60%24
White and Black Caribbean2.30%21
Other Mixed2.00%18
White and Black African1.80%16
Caribbean1.70%15
Bangladeshi1.40%13
Other (any other ethnic group)1.30%12
Other Black1.20%11
White and Asian1.00%9
Pakistani0.80%7
Chinese0.80%7
Gypsy/Roma0.10%1
Irish0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Average (-0.22)
Of the 157 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 141 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-0.22
Town average
-0.02
Local authority average
-0.11
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
22%
Town average
28%
Local authority average
26%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
38%
Town average
38%
Local authority average
33%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
41.1
Town average
43.8
Local authority average
44.1
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
3.6
Town average
3.7
Local authority average
3.6
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bluebell Valley Nursery School
Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0LP
- not rated 3,002 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Henbury Court Infant School
Trevelyan Walk , Off Marmion Crescent BS10 7NY
- not rated 267 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Henbury Court Primary Academy
Trevelyan Walk , Henbury BS10 7NY
- not rated 267 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Henbury Court Primary School
Trevelyan Walk , Henbury BS10 7NY
- not rated 267 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Henbury Court Junior School
Trevelyan Walk , Henbury BS10 7NY
- not rated 267 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Blaise Primary and Nursery School
Clavell Road , Henbury BS10 7EJ
- not rated 572 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Blaise High School
Station Road , Henbury BS10 7QH
3out of 4 0 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Henbury School
Station Road , Henbury BS10 7QH
- not rated 191 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Henbury School
Station Road , Henbury BS10 7QH
- not rated 191 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Bristol Free School
Concorde Drive , Westbury-on-Trym BS10 6NJ
3out of 4 1,653 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
St Bede's Catholic College
Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0SU
3out of 4 1,962 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
College of Care and Early Education
Broadlands Drive , Lawrence Weston BS11 0NT
- not rated 2,065 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
North Star 82?
Rectory Gardens , Henbury BS10 7AH
3out of 4 232 yd Academy special converter No Mixed More About School
Woodstock School
Rectory Gardens , Henbury BS10 7AH
- not rated 232 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Henbury Manor School
Rectory Gardens , Henbury BS10 7AH
- not rated 232 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Grace Garden School
Canford Lane , Bristol BS9 3PE
- not rated 1,498 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Highdene School
The Laurels , Cribbs Causeway BS10 7TU
- not rated 1,725 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Boys More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.