Egerton Road, Bishopston, Bristol BS7 8HP
10 simple reasons to choose St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School, Bishopston
State primary school (voluntary aided) in Bishopston, Bristol.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Roman Catholic faith school.
Non-selective intake.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School, Bishopston
Schoolsmith Score®; 71.
One of the best state primary schools in Bristol and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1 mile.
On average, 29.8 pupils per class and 25.5 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 4% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The curriculum emphasises Catholic social morality. Core subjects are taught separately, but some foundation subjects, such as geography and history, are taught as half-termly topics with cross-curricular links to other subjects where appropriate.
In the top 32% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are over 5 different academic clubs per year group per term.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. In recent years the school has enjoyed national success in swimming.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2013.
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Independent Prep Schools
Bristol Steiner School, Lower & Middle School (1.2 miles); Badminton Junior School (1.3 miles); The Red Maids' High Junior School (1.4 miles).
State Primary Schools
Bishop Road Primary School (0.2 miles); Brunel Field Primary School (0.7 miles); Westbury Park School (1.1 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Badminton School (1.3 miles); The Red Maids' High School (1.4 miles); Bristol Grammar School (1.7 miles).
State Senior Schools
Colston's Girls' School (0.7 miles); Redland Green School (0.8 miles); Cotham School (1.2 miles).