Redmaids' High School GDST
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Independent SchoolGirls' Day School TrustBristol, South WestISI: Excellent

Gender

Girls

Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio

8:1

Excellent

Founded

1634

Age Range

7–18 years

About Redmaids' High School GDST

Redmaids' High School is an independent day school for female pupils, situated on a green site in Westbury on Trym. The school traces its roots back to 1634 and was formed by a merger in 2016. It comprises a junior school, a senior school, and a sixth form, with each of the younger sections led by its own head, the two of whom work closely together. The school aims to ensure that every pupil feels empowered in achieving success, however she might define it. It fosters a culture of high aspirations and close collaboration, so that pupils feel able to aim high in their endeavours while knowing they will be well supported along the way. Most pupils come from professional families in the local area. The school supports pupils with a range of special educational needs and/or disabilities, including dyslexia, and also provides additional help for those for whom English is an additional language.

Fees

Day Fees (per year)

£21,165

Leadership

Head of the Senior School

Paul Dwyer

Chair of Governors

Mr Andrew Hillman

Ages & Pupils

718

Age range (years)

639

Total pupils

137

Sixth form

Contact

Qualifications Offered

GCSEA-levelIBEPQ

Admissions

Main Entry Points

Year 7Year 8Year 9Sixth Form

Open Days

October and November

Scholarships & Bursaries

Scholarship Types

AcademicMusicSportArtDrama

Exam Results

74%

GCSE Grades 9-7

71%

A-Level A*-A

90%

A-Level A*-B

Curriculum

Modern Foreign Languages

FrenchSpanishRussianGerman

Popular A-Level Subjects

Fine ArtEnglish LiteratureBiologyChemistryMathematicsLanguages (French, Spanish, Russian, Latin)

Popular GCSE Subjects

BusinessArtFrenchSpanishHistoryGeography

Sport

NetballHockeyCricketFootball

Mobile Phone Policy

Students not permitted to use mobile phones during school day. Must keep them locked in locker from registration until end of school day. Confiscated for the day if found using them.

Linked Schools

Redmaids' High Junior School

ISI Inspection

Excellent

Academic achievement

Last inspected 25 February 2025

Routine Inspection

Personal Development

Excellent

Compliance

Met
Ratings above are from the Educational Quality Inspection on 8 February 2022. A lighter follow-up inspection has taken place since.

School Profile

School Size
639 pupilsSmall
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
8:1Excellent
DfE Number
801/6015

Student Demographics

0.13%

EHCP

22.67%

SEN Support

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