Admissions Process
Web address: www.bristol.gov.uk/education
You are able to apply for either state funded education or private schools. A list of the schools and their websites can be found below. This gives information about the schools, we would advise that you contact the school to see if they have any spare places first.
In terms of the process for applying for state funded education, Denise Tovey is the point of contact for new admissions. She is more than happy for you to contact her with regards to your choices, particularly relating to secondary education as this is changing quite significantly in Bristol at the moment.
It will be necessary for you to apply to the Admissions Department to obtain a form on which you must state three choices, on receipt of this form, Bristol City Council will check availability and allocate a school.
Denise Tovey: 00 44 845 129 7217
email: denise.tovey@bristol.gov.uk
School Admissions
Bristol City Council
PO Box 57
College House
College Green
Bristol
BS99 7EB
Children and Young People’s Information Service: Information about childcare, services and activities for children 0-19years.
Tel: 0845 129 7217
email: askcyps@bristol.gov.uk
Bristol City Council website for information regarding schools and education in Bristol.
www.ofsted.gov.uk
"inspect and regulate to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages."
www.standards.dfes.gov.uk
"young people and families website for practitioners and parents".
www.direct.gov.uk
"public services all in one place".
choiceadvice.dcsf.gov.uk/dfes2
"Choice Advisers will make the school admissions process clearer, fairer and more equitable by supporting those families most in need of help".
The Advisory Centre for Education has launched a new text advice service for parents: AskACE.
Parents should text 'AskACE' to 68808 for advice on any part of the admissions process, including appeals.
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Primary Education in Bristol
Web address: www.bristol-cyps.org.uk/schools/contacts/school_list_primary.html
Local Education Authorities, LEAs are part of the local council and they are accountable for state funded education. Bristol has four LEAs. All LEA-run schools do not charge fees. In the UK education becomes compulsory the term after a child’s fifth birthday, however most normally attend school the September after their fourth birthday. Primary education is for children of ages 5 – 11 years.
Click here to view a list of local primary schools.
The school year is divided into three terms, starting in September, with breaks for Christmas, Easter and the longer summer break, each with a half term break.
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Secondary Education in Bristol
Children transfer to secondary education the September after their eleventh birthday. Click here for a link to primary and secondary schools with the Bristol area
Each school has their own admissions arrangements and admissions form. Again the LEA has a list of these available. When making your decision with regards to schools the following will be an extremely helpful source in offering additional information.
Ofsted reports: The Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) undertakes an annual report for each school in the country.
www.ofsted.gov.uk/reports
Performance Tables: The Department for Education and Skills (DfES) publishes annual performance tables for all schools, they offer a guide as to how schools perform.
www.dfes.gov.uk/performancetables
Admissions and Appeal Procedures: You have the right to say which school you would prefer your child to attend, regardless of the schools location. However, your right to express a preference does not guarantee you a place at the school if it is oversubscribed and competition for both the ‘best’ primary and secondary is fairly competitive in Bristol.
Timing of your Application: Application forms are usually available the summer before the child is due to start school. Application forms are available within the LEA booklet. The deadline for the application form to be submitted is usually the autumn term. Late application will be processed last and you may not get your preferred choice of school.
The Admissions Process: It is important to find out who handles this: is it the school or the LEA. Each child must apply, younger siblings are not automatically allowed in. If there are sufficient places available, your child will be offered a place at the preferred school. However, oversubscribed schools are subject to the LEAs specific criteria to allocate a space.
These are normally: Siblings are already at the school; Medical, psychological or special educational reasons; Geographical position to the home.
Appeals Procedure: If you are not allocated a space at your preferred school, you will be offered an alternative. You can formally accept or appeal to an independent panel for a place at the preferred school. You will receive a letter from the admissions authority about your rights to appeal and the process that is involved.
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Independent Schools in Bristol
Web address: www.bristol-online.com/listings/Independent%20Schools/all/
Independent Education
Bristol has a significant number of private schools which are independent of local or central government control and are fee paying. Bristol’s independent schools have joined forces and have a website in order for you to explore the education offered.
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Badminton School
Badminton School
Westbury Road
Westbury on Trym
Bristol
BS9 3BA
Telephone: 0117 905 5271
Email address: admissions@badminton.bristol.sch.uk
Web address: www.badminton.bristol.sch.uk
Badminton School is an independent boarding, weekly boarding and day school for girls aged 3-18 years, located on a 20-acre campus in the heart of the attractive University City of Bristol.
The school combines excellent facilities and teaching standards with a friendly atmosphere and a strong emphasis on pastoral care.
The strong community ethos means that Badminton consistently achieves impressive academic results. The school is ranked highly in the national league tables and is among the top girls' schools in the UK.
Badminton has a 100% pass rate at A level and over the past fourteen years has achieved the highest results of any school in the South West.
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Clifton College
32 College Road
Clifton
Bristol
BS8 3JH
Telephone: 0117 3157 440
Email address: fhallworth@clifton-college.avon.sch.uk
Web address: www.cliftoncollegeuk.com
Clifton College is a leading famous co-educational day and boarding school.
There are three schools caterinmg for children from ages 3-8, 8-13 and 13-18.
Holiday activity courses for all ages and fitness gym and swimming pool membership available to everyone.
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Kumon Maths Redland
Study Centre
The Elmgrove Centre
Elmgrove Road, Redland
Bristol
BS6 6AH
Telephone: 0117 9241557
Email address: Redland@kumoncentre.co.uk
Moving to a new area and settling in to a new school with a new or different curriculum can mean your children may need additional support.
The Redland Kumon Study Centre, is an excellent environment providing Maths and English programmes for students of all ages and abilities. Run by Al Shaw, the study periods fit around school hours. Al can usually be found at the Elmgrove Centre venue, weekday mornings between 10.00 and 12.00. Just drop in and find out more about this worthwhile study service. Access to the Elmgrove Centre is through the side entrance on Elmgrove Road. His email and telephone details are above.
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Fairfield School Backwell
Fairfield School,
Fairfield Way,
Backwell,
BRISTOL BS48 3PD
Telephone: 01275 462743
Email address: secretary@fairfieldschool.org.uk
Web address: www.fairfieldschool.org.uk
Fairfield School Backwell is an independent school for 3-11 year olds. The School believes every child is unique and aims to build children's confidence and inspire their curiosity. The school boasts small classes and outstanding results.
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