Clifton High School A GSG School
- Clifton High School
College Road
Bristol
BS8 3JD - Head: Dr Alison Neill
- T 01179 730201
- F 01179 238962
- E schooloffice@clif…igh.bristol.sch.uk
- W www.cliftonhig…bristol.sch.uk
- A mainstream independent school for pupils aged from 3 to 18
- Boarding: Yes
- Local authority: Bristol
- Pupils: 570
- Religion: Non-denominational
- Fees: £8,340 - £14,160 pa
- Open days: June, September, October, November
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- ISI report: View the ISI report
What The Good Schools Guide says..
'Everybody knows everybody else.' This was the remarkably consistent message we received during our visits, with parents, children, staff, leaders and governors all agreeing that it was what made Clifton High special. Strong commitment to eco issues. First all-through in south west to gain Eco Schools Green Flag. Grounds, used as extension to classrooms, include a pond, an insect hotel known as Bugingham Palace, beehives, bird boxes, compost areas and a wildflower meadow.
What the school says...
Clifton High is a mid-sized, all-through school educating boys and girls from 3 - 18. Our approach is unique, on transition to senior school girls and boys are taught separately in single-sex groups for core subjects, because that is how they have the best opportunity to learn. At the same time, our boys and girls benefit from having personal interaction on a day to day basis which is crucial for their social and personal development. Our philosophy at Clifton High is simple, provide a secure and purposeful environment, deliver first class teaching that inspires and challenge and celebrate each child for who they are and what they do. We aim to provide an environment where pupils can grow and develop into happy and confident young people, where individual talents are recognised and nurtured. It is also our belief that with the privilege of an excellent education comes responsibility and pupils are encouraged to respect those less fortunate than themselves and to strive to make a difference. Whilst we do not offer specialist SEN classes, our recent ISI Inspection highlighted as a strength the help we give to the children with identified minor learning difficulties, who make excellent progress. ...Read more
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2015 Good Schools Guide Awards
- Excellent performance by Girls taking Spanish at an English Independent School (GCE A level)
Other features
All-through school (for example 3-18 years). - An all-through school covers junior and senior education. It may start at 3 or 4, or later, and continue through to 16 or 18. Some all-through schools set exams at 11 or 13 that pupils must pass to move on.
What The Good Schools Guide says
Head of school
Since 2008, Dr Alison Neill (50s) PhD BSc PGCE. At Clifton High School for 30 years, progressing from biology teacher to head of sixth form, deputy head, then head of school. Universally (and deservedly) admired by students, staff and parents for not only securing the school's future after what its own literature understates as 'a period of uncertainty at the start of the 21st century' but transforming it. Excellent ratings across the board in 2016 ISI report validate her action in developing a genuine all-through school and turning it co-ed throughout, with a diamond edge model where boys and girls are taught separately for some subjects in years 7- 9. 'It was the right thing to do,' she says. 'We have found our niche.'
Her trademark red hair and...
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Special Education Needs
While we do not offer specialist SEN classes, our recent ISI Inspection highlighted as a strength the help we give to the children with identified minor learning difficulties, who make excellent progress. Nov 09
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder | |
| Aspergers | |
| Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders | Y |
| CReSTeD registered for Dyslexia | |
| Dyscalculia | |
| Dysgraphia | |
| Dyslexia | |
| Dyspraxia | |
| English as an additional language (EAL) | |
| Genetic | |
| Has an entry in the Autism Services Directory | |
| Has SEN unit or class | |
| HI - Hearing Impairment | |
| Hospital School | |
| Mental health | |
| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty | |
| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment | |
| Natspec Specialist Colleges | |
| Not Applicable | |
| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability | |
| Other SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty | |
| PD - Physical Disability | |
| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty | |
| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health | |
| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication | |
| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty | |
| Special facilities for Visually Impaired | |
| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty | |
| VI - Visual Impairment |
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