Located in Bristol, St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School currently has around 1778 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.1% boys and 51.9% girls. Around 22.0% 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 8.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 32.1%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 47.3%. african pupils make up about 12.5%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (95%) , including 69% who stay in school sixth forms and 15% progressing to further education , while SP enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Somerset Square, Bristol, BS1 6RT |
| Website: | www.smrt.bristol.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01173772100 |
| School Type: | Voluntary aided school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Bristol, City of |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Del Planter |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 109327 |
Ofsted inspection date: 28/01/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1799 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1778 |
| Number of Boys: | 855 |
| Number of Girls: | 923 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 32.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 47.30% | 841 |
| African | 12.50% | 222 |
| Other White | 8.80% | 156 |
| Indian | 4.80% | 85 |
| Other Asian | 4.30% | 77 |
| Caribbean | 3.50% | 62 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.80% | 50 |
| Other Mixed | 2.60% | 46 |
| White and Asian | 2.50% | 45 |
| White and Black African | 2.40% | 42 |
| Chinese | 2.00% | 36 |
| Other Black | 1.90% | 34 |
| Pakistani | 1.50% | 27 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.20% | 21 |
| Unclassified | 0.90% | 16 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.40% | 8 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 7 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School Spencer House , Ship Lane BS1 6RR | 4out of 4 | 83 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philips Marsh Nursery School and Barton Hill Childrens Centre/Cashmore Early Years Centre Albert Crescent , St Philip's Marsh BS2 0SU | 3out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre Haviland House , St Judes BS2 0DT | 3out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre Little Bishop Street , St Paul's BS2 9JF | 4out of 4 | 2,013 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cashmore Nursery School Bright Street , Barton Hill BS5 9PR | - not rated | 2,254 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School Windmill Close , Windmill Hill BS3 4DP | 3out of 4 | 525 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School Windmill Close , Windmill Hill BS3 4DP | - not rated | 525 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross RC Primary School Dean Lane , Bedminster BS3 1DB | 3out of 4 | 986 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hannah More Primary School New Kingsley Road , St Philips BS2 0LT | - not rated | 1,124 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cathedral Primary School College Square , BS1 5TS | - not rated | 1,132 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Temple Quarter Spring Street , BS3 4PZ | - not rated | 310 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School College Square , BS1 5TS | 3out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrywood Boys' School Daventry Road , Knowle BS4 1QD | - not rated | 2,088 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Merrywood School Daventry Road , Knowle BS4 1QD | - not rated | 2,088 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 1,400 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bristol College Marksbury Road , Bedminster BS3 5JL | - not rated | 1,483 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 3,187 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPW Independent School LPW House , Princess Street BS3 4AG | - not rated | 307 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bri03 Bridge Year 11 Philip Street , Windmill City Farm BS3 4EA | - not rated | 596 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Cathedral School College Square , BS1 5TS | - not rated | 1,132 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Andalusia Academy Bristol Old School Building , St Matthias Park BS2 0BA | - not rated | 1,318 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meriton Education and Support for Young Parents Meriton Street , St Philip's BS2 0SZ | - not rated | 1,437 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.