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Discover Clifton College
A co-educational day and boarding school in Bristol for 3-18 years.
We can’t wait to show you all that Clifton College can offer you and your child.
Education for life in a rapidly changing modern world
Together, we are Clifton
Founded in 1862, Clifton College is a co-educational day and boarding school set in the heart of Bristol, delivering a modern education set amongst stunning historic buildings.
From Preschool all the way through to Sixth Form, we pride ourselves on providing an education where character is as important as capability.
Through outstanding pastoral care, superb teaching and extensive co-curricular options we make certain that every young person is supported, encouraged and driven to achieve their very best, wherever their interests may lead them.
We aim to develop open-minded young people with a real understanding of the world around them, fully prepared for their future in a rapidly changing modern world.
Every pupil belongs to a House
Discover the House system at Clifton College
Clifton College has a unique House system, where all day and boarding pupils are part of a House, enabling them to form lifelong friendships across different year groups and building a strong sense of belonging within our community.
Life at Clifton CollegeEach pupil is enabled to thrive
Pastoral care
Our outstanding pastoral care, rooted in our unique House system has a determined focus on seeing every young person make the very most of their time at Clifton, growing into kind, empathetic individuals.
Academic
We understand that every pupil has different abilities, talents and levels of confidence, enabling us to ask each individual to aspire to the highest standards to which they are capable.
Co-curricular
We are truly committed to a broad all-round education, our extensive co-curricular programme allows a pupil-led approach to exploring and discovering untapped talents.
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If you would like to book a personal tour to give you the opportunity to discover Clifton College, then please do complete the short form below and a member of our lovely admissions team will be in touch.
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What to expect
Welcome and introduction
You’ll be greeted by your guide, who will give you an overview of the school. There will be an opportunity to discuss your child’s interests, academic goals, and any specific requirements for your visit.
Guided tour
A personalised tour of our welcoming school and its wonderful facilities, including an insight into our academic approach, extracurricular activities, and outstanding pastoral care.
Tailored to your needs
A tailored experience based on your child’s interests and educational needs. The opportunity to meet key members of staff and ask any questions around the school and admissions journey.
"We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Clifton College. It was very informative, and really gave us a very good feel for the atmosphere and ethos of the school. Our student guide was truly excellent, and (our child) was very engaged with him striding ahead of us and asking lots of questions. Of the five schools we visited, Clifton College is unanimously our first choice."
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Explore our Schools
Pre-Prep School
Preschool - Year 3
Prep School
Year 4 - Year 8
Upper School
Year 9 - Year 13