Clifton College

Clifton College provides an all-through education, from Preschool to Sixth Form, and leads the way as one of the best Public Boarding Schools in the country. They offer day, flexi and full-boarding places; co-educational throughout. Established in 1862, Clifton College welcomes boarders from across the UK and the world, who join with their day pupils from the vibrant and diverse city of Bristol. Clifton becomes the school every pupil needs it to be. Based in the South West of England, the campus offers modern boarding accommodation, state-of-the-art facilities for each academic department and outstanding opportunities for sport, music, drama and art, along with an extensive range of co-curricular opportunities, allowing each pupil to discover their own interests and skills.


The newly opened Chellaram Sports Complex boasts a multi-purpose floor that accommodates multiple netball courts, tennis courts, badminton courts, basketball courts and cricket lanes, along with an indoor climbing wall. Clifton College is known for academic excellence, myriad opportunities, superb pastoral care and expert staff who deliver the very best learning and development. In 2024 73% of A Level grades were A* to B with 94% of pupils gaining places to one of their chosen universities.


They provide a richly diverse and connected school environment, representative of the real world. The College is housed in some splendid grand buildings but everything about the education they offer is modern.

Through expert teaching, extensive co-curricular activities and strong pastoral care, we ensure that every pupil is supported, encouraged and driven to achieve their very best.

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HeadDr Tim Greene
School TypeCombined co-education school
Junior Age Range3 - 13
Senior Age Range13 - 18
AcademicGCSE: Yes
Alevel: Yes
Int'l Baccalaureate: No
Vocational
Forces DiscountSET DISCOUNT- Parents pay between 1k-2k
Total Students1268
Youngest Boarder8
Junior Boarders29
Senior Boarders320
Int'l Students192
Closest Airport 1Bristol (6km)
Closest Airport 2Heathrow (167km)
School AddressClifton College
32 College Road
Clifton
Bristol
BS8 3JH
 
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