Clifton College
Clifton College
Clifton College
Clifton College
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Clifton College
Clifton
799 pupils, ages 13-18
Mixed
Day and Boarding

Clifton College

Clifton College hits the sweet spot of individual care and attention, with the numbers and resources to offer everyone a multitude of options. There is no set path here and, as pupils grow and develop, it becomes the school they need to maximise their potential both in the classroom and beyond. And with the adjacent preparatory school available as a seamless build-up, Clifton really does have it all. With its marvellous historic buildings, including a Grade II-listed chapel and the Hogwarts-esque Percival Library, and location in Bristol’s coolest neighbourhood, Clifton Colleg...
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girl wearing glasses working on an ipad in the library
Boy in black tie with a moustache singing on stage in Chicago
girl in a grey jumper singing into a microphone
Boy in a dark suit and bow tie playing the violin
Girl running with a rugby ball
Boy in a blue shirt and tie being helped by a teacher
Boarding pupils hanging out in a common room playing chess and reading
Photography student looking into a camera on a tripod
Boys in sky blue cricket kit and navy blue helmets
  • Academic results

  • Subjects offered

  • Fees and bursaries

    Day fees per term

    Year 7-
    Year 8 -
    Year 9 £11,630
    Year 10£11,630
    Year 11£11,630
    Year 12£11,830
    Year 13£11,830
    Boarding fees per term

    Year 7-
    Year 8 -
    Year 9 £17,650
    Year 10 £17,650
    Year 11£17,650
    Year 12£18,360
    Year 13£18,360




    Bursaries

     

    To offer pupils an opportunity to achieve academic distinction and personal excellence, each year the school offers a number of scholarships, awards and bursaries to pupils with that spark of potential. Success in one of six scholarship areas (academic, sport, music, drama, art, design) enables pupils to apply for bursary support; there are also a small number of transformational bursaries that are not linked to scholarship. 

    Scholarships are offered at 11+, 13+ and 16+; these are merit based and competed for via examination, audition or assessment.

    The Polack’s Award for Jewish pupils is also offered at 11+, 13+ and 16+, supported by the Polacks House Educational Trust.

    The College also provides a Forces Boarding Award against the termly fee that will leave the balance payable after CEA, of the amounts detailed on the website.
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School Updates

  • Opening Ceremony marks completion of new Sports Complex at Clifton College Sports Ground.

    A community open event was held to celebrate the completion and official opening of the new Chellaram Sports Complex at Beggar’s Bush in Bristol.
    Opening Ceremony marks completion of new Sports Complex at Clifton College Sports Ground.
  • Clifton College congratulates all pupils for achieving fantastic GCSE results

    'We would like to extend a huge congratulations to all of our pupils receiving their GCSE results today, 21% of GCSE grades were 9s and 54% were 9-7, with 31 different subjects offered. With plenty of reason to celebrate, it was a joy to share their successes with friends, parents and teaching staff this morning.
    Clifton College congratulates all pupils for achieving fantastic GCSE results
  • Congratulations to pupils on brilliant A Level and BTEC results

    Congratulations to pupils on brilliant A Level and BTEC results
  • Clifton College brings local communities together with green space

    We are very proud to be a part of the local Clifton, and wider Bristol community. Our school is located right in the heart of Bristol and we take pride in sharing our facilities with local schools and groups.
    Clifton College brings local communities together with green space
  • The benefits of studying Drama at Clifton College

    The benefits of studying Drama at Clifton College
  • Over £99,000 raised by 950 young triathletes at Clifton College

    On Sunday 5 May, 950 children from local schools came together at Clifton College to take part in the Knight Frank Schools Triathlon, the UK’s largest fundraising event for children.
    Over £99,000 raised by 950 young triathletes at Clifton College
  • Clifton College finalist for BSA Sustainability in Boarding Award

    We are delighted to be named as a finalist for the Boarding Schools’ Association ‘Sustainability in Boarding Award’.
    Clifton College finalist for BSA Sustainability in Boarding Award
  • WATCH: Clifton College Sport

    WATCH: Clifton College Sport
  • WATCH: The House System and Pastoral Care at Clifton College

    WATCH: The House System and Pastoral Care at Clifton College
  • Most Successful Term for Girls’ Sport in College’s History

    Last term, Lent Term 2024, marked the pinnacle of success for Upper girls’ sports at Clifton College. The girls exhibited unparalleled dedication, resulting in an extraordinary series of achievements that set a new standard in the college’s history.
    Most Successful Term for Girls’ Sport in College’s History
  • Clifton College Student Wins Prestigious Scholarship

    A Year 13 pupil at Clifton College has been awarded a Morehead-Cain Scholarship that will fully fund her educational experience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
    Clifton College Student Wins Prestigious Scholarship
  • Clifton College Awarded Online Safety Mark

    Clifton College Awarded Online Safety Mark
  • See Clifton College in our All-through Schools Guide.

    See Clifton College in our All-through Schools Guide.
  • See Clifton College in our Senior Boarding Schools Guide.

    See Clifton College in our Senior Boarding Schools Guide.
  • Clifton College Open Days

    An Open Day is without a doubt the best way to experience everything Clifton College can offer your child. You will have the opportunity to meet staff, learn more about our outstanding pastoral care and facilities, and experience the unique atmosphere that creates equally unique individuals.
    Clifton College Open Days
  • WATCH: Clifton College Upper School

    WATCH: Clifton College Upper School

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Address
Guthrie Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3EZ

Contact
info@cliftoncollege.com
0117 315 7000

Website
cliftoncollege.com

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Bursaries


Open Days

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