Bristol Free School — Secondary School in Bristol

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Bristol Free School

Bristol, BS10 6NJ

1,292 Pupils

1,090 Capacity

11–19 Age Range

14.00% FSM %

670 Boys

622 Girls

About Bristol Free School

Bristol Free School is a mixed-gender Free Schools located in Bristol, Bristol, City of, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 11–19. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,292 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,090. Current headteacher: Susan King.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Free schools
Type Group	Free Schools
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Bristol, City of
Region	South West
Administrative District	Bristol, City of
Parliamentary Constituency	Bristol North West
Ward	Southmead
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	None
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	RUSSELL EDUCATION TRUST
Opened	01-09-2011
UKPRN	10035250
URN	136822
Data Last Updated	02-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (9)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
A-M Boyle	Chair of Local Governing Body	02/09/2020	31/03/2027	Appointed by GB/board
C Brazil	Local Governor	01/05/2014	31/08/2028	Appointed by GB/board
S Brown	Local Governor	01/12/2024	30/11/2028	Appointed by GB/board
N Hester	Local Governor	01/05/2021	31/07/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Su King	Local Governor	31/08/2018	31/08/2026	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
J Meech	Local Governor	01/09/2017	31/03/2027	Appointed by GB/board
R Priest	Local Governor	01/11/2023	31/10/2027	Elected by parents
J Richards	Local Governor	01/11/2023	31/10/2027	Appointed by GB/board
A Short	Local Governor	01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Appointed by GB/board