Bristol Grammar School is inspected by the Independent Schools’ Inspectorate (ISI). These inspections take place every three years and review how we, as a school, meet the independent school standards by assessing key areas such as quality of education, physical and mental health, wellbeing, safeguarding and leadership. The inspection is a chance for the inspectors to meet our pupils, experience our lessons, find out about everything that goes on beyond the classroom, and take a deep dive into what makes BGS special.
We are delighted by our latest ISI Report, following the inspection carried out in April 2026. Inspectors praised the expert teaching, high level of pastoral care and an enriching programme of co-curricular activities. The report reflects the ethos that we work hard to create at BGS: a school where pupils are challenged, supported and encouraged to explore their interests both in and beyond the classroom. The full report is available to download below.
Reports on previous inspections – a full Regulatory Compliance Inspection in March 2019, an Additional Inspection carried out in October 2022 and an Educational Quality Inspection in May 2023 – can also be read using the links below.
We are proud of the excellent academic results achieved by our pupils year after year. For those interested in seeing the impressive overall statistics obtained by our pupils, they are available at subject level for A level, IB Diploma and
GCSE below.