Bell Hill, Stapleton, Bristol BS16 1BA
10 simple reasons to choose Colston's Lower School
Independent prep school and nursery in Stapleton, Bristol.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 60% boys).
Day school.
Religious character; Church of England.
Academically selective admissions policy from Year 3.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
Junior division of Colston's School, an all-through school to age 18.
Fees range from £2,885 (Rec) to £3,740 per term (2021/22).
10 better reasons to choose Colston's Lower School
Schoolsmith Score®; 80.
One of the best independent prep schools in Bristol and one of the 3 best primary schools for 2 miles.
On average, 14.6 pupils per class and 10.3 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
At the end of Year 6 most Lower School pupils move up to Colston's School.
School uses a thematic curriculum for all year groups. Curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There is a small number of academic clubs.
Specialist teachers for sport, music and languages throughout, and for art, DT and computing from Year 3.
School enhances the curriculum with a comprehensive programme of educational trips, visitors and residentials. Forest School for the youngest pupils.
School offers over 15 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Over half the pupils learn a musical instrument (from Year 3). Choir, orchestra and several instrument ensembles. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Attractive buildings and setting.
Find another school near Colston's Lower School
Independent Prep Schools
Gracefield Preparatory School (2.8 miles); Bristol Grammar Infant and Junior School (3.6 miles); Queen Elizabeth's Hospital Junior School (3.7 miles).
State Primary Schools
Brunel Field Primary School (1.6 miles); Whitehall Primary School (1.7 miles); Bishop Road Primary School (2.2 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Colston's School, Upper School (0.1 miles); Bristol Grammar School (3.6 miles); Queen Elizabeth's Hospital (3.7 miles).
State Senior Schools
Montpelier High School (2.4 miles); Cotham School (2.8 miles); Redland Green School (2.9 miles).