Bell Hill, Stapleton, Bristol BS16 1BA
10 simple reasons to choose Colston's Lower School
Independent prep school and nursery.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 60% boys).
Day school.
Religious character; Church of England.
Academically selective intake 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 £2,685 (Rec) to £3,650 per term (2019/20).
10 better reasons to choose Colston's Lower School
Schoolsmith Score®; 80.
One of the 3 best independent or state primaries within a 2 mile radius.
On average, 14.6 pupils per class and 10.3 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Most pupils move up to the senior school at the end of Year 6.
Comprehensive programme of visitors, day trips and residential trips (cultural, field and adventure).
Specialist teachers for sport, music and languages throughout, and for art, DT and computing from Year 3.
School uses an integrated/creative curriculum for all year groups. Curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are out-of-hours extra help sessions for some subjects and a small number of academic clubs.
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. Facilities are among the top 20% of prep schools.
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
Colston's Girls' School (2.4 miles); Cotham School (2.8 miles); Redland Green School (2.9 miles).