Redland Hill House, Redland Hill, Bristol BS6 6UX
10 reasons to choose Bristol Steiner School, Lower & Middle School
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Bristol Steiner School, Lower & Middle School has a Schoolsmith Score® of 69. It is one of the best independent prep schools in Bristol and one of the 3 best primary schools for 0.5 miles.
School fundamentals
Bristol Steiner School, Lower & Middle School is an independent prep day school for boys and girls (50%/50%) between the ages of 3 and 11 years. The school has a non-selective admissions policy. It is a standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school, and is a member of the Steiner-Waldorf Education group. Bristol Steiner School, Lower & Middle School fees range from £2,188 +VAT (Rec) to £3,096 +VAT per term (2023/24).
Average class size
Bristol Steiner School, Lower & Middle School is a small school, with mixed-age classes, and an average class size of 15.
Leavers' destinations
Destinations for Bristol Steiner School leavers are local state or independent schools.
The Bristol Steiner School, Lower & Middle School curriculum
School follows the Steiner curriculum which emphasises creativity with a balance of artistic, practical and intellectual topics. The first lesson of the day is the two hour thematic ‘Main Lesson’. After which there are five discrete subject lessons. Curriculum also includes PSHE, French, Spanish. The school has a no devices policy for pupils up to Year 6, and there is no formal testing through primary years.
More on the curriculum
There are regular educational trips for all year groups, visiting speakers, outdoor learning for all year groups and camping trips from Year 5.
Specialist teaching
Steiner practice is that the same class teacher stays with the same pupils year on year for Main Lesson at least. Specialist staff teach the other subjects such as languages, sport, eurythmy, craft, handwork etc.
Sport at Bristol Steiner School, Lower & Middle School
School offers a small range of sports. Though there are regular PE lessons, the emphasis is on fitness and wellbeing, not competition. Outdoor education for all classes including overnight camps for Years 5 and 6.
The Arts at Bristol Steiner School, Lower & Middle School
Art, music, and Eurythmy are taught as discrete and cross-curricular subjects to all pupils.
Wraparound care
Supervised care from 8.30am to 3.15pm. A limited number of after school clubs.
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