College Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3JD
Tel: 0117 973 0201
cliftonhigh.co.uk
Email: admissions@cliftonhigh.co.uk
Name of Principal: Will Phelan
Age of pupils: 3 – 18 years
Number of pupils: 820
Day fees:
- The Hive Pre-School – £89 per day and Reception Class – £4,038 per term (FEEE – 15 free hours per week for children under 5 accepted)
- The Infant School (Year 1 – 2) – £4,392 per term
- The Junior School (Year 3-6) – £5,352 per term
- The Senior School and Sixth Form (Year 7-13) – £7,818 per term
Religious denomination: Non-denominational
The curriculum: Clifton High School’s Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum places a strong emphasis on exploration, investigation, discovery and problem solving, complemented by pro-active Adventure, Sport and Co-Curricular Programmes. Transition into the Junior School is a considered approach that offers excellent academic teaching through a broad, pupil-centric, bespoke curriculum. Children benefit from lessons taught by specialist subject teachers including Mathematics, Science, Modern Foreign Languages, Drama and Physical Education. The Senior School’s excellent academic results are clear evidence of the incorporation of the successful Diamond Edge Model into our teaching methods, which allows pupils to be supported in their individual dynamic needs, teaching boys and girls separately in the core subjects of Mathematics, English and the Sciences during the key stages of Years 7, 8 and 9. GCSE results in 2026 saw over 62% of all grades awarded at Level 9 to 6, which was significantly above the national average. Our Sixth Form’s exemplary A level curriculum offers twenty-seven subjects alongside a range of additional ancillary courses and the bespoke ‘Above and Beyond’ Programme. Results in 2026 saw an impressive two thirds of students achieving A-B grades and 39% A*-A.
Co-Curricular: Clifton High School’s programme is a vital component to equip children with the skills necessary for the optimum experience of an individualised education. The areas of co-curricular learning are gateways to life-long skills that offer clubs and societies, performance arts clubs, sports as well as charity and outreach programmes.
Pastoral care: The supremacy of wellbeing is reinforced by the School’s values of curiosity, empathy, love and direction to realise the worth of a holistic education. Staff grow to recognise children’s individual gifts, providing them with a safety net to make mistakes and learn from a culture that is strengthened by a united community. The emphasis is consistent in offering a solid education with traditional values that maintain a nurturing approach to learning.
Outstanding characteristics: Steeped in history, Clifton High School’s traditions continue to be embraced as they adapt to a changing world. An all-through education is aligned with a comprehensive curriculum. Children flourish throughout the year groups and thrive in their academic journey whilst being valued in their individual attributes. The School is built upon a reputation of achievement with its consistent small class sizes, of no more than twenty, and a safe community that supports children in self-fulfilled futures.
