List of schools in Bristol facts for kids
A school is a place where children and young people go to learn. Bristol, a big city in England, has many different types of schools. These schools help students from their early years all the way through to college. This article lists the different schools you can find in Bristol.
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State-Funded Schools
State-funded schools are schools that are paid for by the government. This means that students usually do not have to pay to attend them. These schools follow the national curriculum, which is a set of subjects and standards taught across England.
Primary Schools
Primary schools are for younger children, usually from ages 4 or 5 up to 10 or 11. Here, students learn basic subjects like reading, writing, and math. Bristol has many primary schools across the city.
- Air Balloon Hill Primary School
- Ashley Down Primary School
- Ashton Gate Primary School
- Ashton Vale Primary School
- Avanti Gardens School
- Avonmouth CE Primary School
- Badock's Wood E-ACT Academy
- Bannerman Road Community Academy
- Barton Hill Academy
- Begbrook Primary Academy
- Bishop Road Primary School
- Blaise Primary School
- Brentry Primary School
- Bridge Farm Primary School
- Bridge Learning Campus
- Broomhill Infant School
- Broomhill Junior School
- Brunel Field Primary School
- Cabot Primary School
- Cathedral Primary School
- Cheddar Grove Primary School
- Chester Park Infant School
- Chester Park Junior School
- Christ Church CE Primary School
- Compass Point Primary School
- Cotham Gardens Primary School
- The Dolphin School
- Easton CE Academy
- Elmlea Infant School
- Elmlea Junior School
- Evergreen Primary Academy
- Fair Furlong Primary School
- Fairlawn Primary School
- Filton Avenue Primary School
- Fishponds CE Academy
- Fonthill Primary School
- Four Acres Academy
- Frome Vale Academy
- Glenfrome Primary School
- Greenfield E-Act Primary Academy
- Hannah More Primary School
- Hareclive E-Act Academy
- Headley Park Primary School
- Henbury Court Primary Academy
- Henleaze Infant School
- Henleaze Junior School
- Hillcrest Primary School
- Holy Cross RC Primary School
- Holymead Primary School
- Horfield CE Primary School
- Hotwells Primary School
- Ilminster Avenue E-Act Academy
- The Kingfisher School
- Knowle Park Primary School
- Little Mead Primary Academy
- Luckwell Primary School
- May Park Primary School
- Merchants' Academy
- Minerva Primary Academy
- Nova Primary School
- Oasis Academy Bank Leaze
- Oasis Academy Connaught
- Oasis Academy Long Cross
- Oasis Academy Marksbury Road
- Oasis Academy New Oak
- Our Lady Of The Rosary RC Primary School
- Parson Street Primary School
- Perry Court E-Act Academy
- Redfield Educate Together Primary Academy
- St Anne's Infant School
- St Bernadette RC Primary School
- St Bernard's RC Primary School
- St Bonaventure's RC Primary School
- St John's CE Primary School
- St Joseph's RC Primary School
- St Mary Redcliffe CE Primary School
- St Nicholas of Tolentine RC Primary School
- St Patrick's RC Primary School
- St Peter's CE Primary School
- St Teresa's RC Primary School
- St Ursula's E-Act Academy
- St Werburgh's Primary School
- Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School
- School Of Christ The King RC Primary
- Sea Mills Primary School
- Sefton Park Infant School
- Sefton Park Junior School
- Shirehampton Primary School
- Southville Primary School
- Stoke Bishop CE Primary School
- Stoke Park Primary School
- Summerhill Academy
- Summerhill Infant School
- Two Mile Hill Primary School
- Upper Horfield Primary School
- Victoria Park Primary School
- Wansdyke Primary School
- Waycroft Academy
- West Town Lane Academy
- Westbury Park School
- Westbury-On-Trym CE Academy
- Whitehall Primary School
- Wicklea Academy
- Willow Park CE Primary School
- Woodlands Academy
Secondary Schools
Secondary schools are for students typically aged 11 to 16 or 18. Here, students study a wider range of subjects and prepare for exams like GCSEs. Many students in Bristol attend one of these secondary schools.
- Ashton Park School
- Bedminster Down School
- Blaise High School
- Bridge Learning Campus
- Bristol Brunel Academy
- Bristol Cathedral Choir School
- Bristol Free School
- Bristol Metropolitan Academy
- City Academy Bristol
- Cotham School
- Fairfield High School
- Merchants' Academy
- Montpelier High School
- Oasis Academy Brightstowe
- Oasis Academy Brislington
- Oasis Academy Daventry Road
- Oasis Academy John Williams
- Oasis Academy Temple Quarter
- Orchard School Bristol
- Redland Green School
- St Bede's Catholic College
- St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School
- St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
- Trinity Academy, Bristol
Special and Alternative Schools
These schools offer special support for students who have particular learning needs or who might find it hard to learn in a regular classroom. They provide a tailored education to help every student succeed.
- Briarwood School
- Bristol Gateway School
- Bristol Hospital Education Service
- Claremont School
- Elmfield School for Deaf Children
- Kingsweston School
- Knowle DGE Academy
- Lansdown Park Academy
- New Fosseway School
- Notton House Academy
- St Matthias Academy
- Snowdon Village
- Soundwell Academy
- Venturers' Academy
- Woodstock School
Further Education
After secondary school, some students choose to continue their education at a college or sixth form. This is called further education. These places offer courses like A-levels or vocational training to help students prepare for university or a job.
- Access Creative College
- City of Bristol College
- North Bristol Post 16 Centre
- St Brendan's Sixth Form College
- South Gloucestershire and Stroud College
Independent Schools
Independent schools are also known as private schools. Unlike state-funded schools, parents usually pay fees for their children to attend these schools. They often have their own curriculum and teaching methods.
Primary and Preparatory Schools
These are independent schools for younger children. Preparatory schools, or "prep schools," often prepare students for entry into independent senior schools.
- Bristol Steiner School
- Carmel Christian School
- Cleve House School
- Gracefield Preparatory School
- Torwood House School
Senior and All-Through Schools
Senior schools are for older students, similar to secondary schools. Some independent schools are "all-through," meaning they teach students from primary ages right up to when they finish school.
- Badminton School
- Bristol Grammar School
- Clifton College
- Clifton High School
- Collegiate School
- Queen Elizabeth's Hospital
- Redmaids' High School
Special and Alternative Schools
Just like state-funded special schools, these independent schools offer specialized education and support for students with unique learning requirements.
- Belgrave School
- Grace Garden School
- LPW Independent School
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