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Autumn school open events
Picking the right school for your child is one of the toughest decisions to make as a parent. Whether it’s primary, secondary or sixth form, it is important to have all the information you need to make the right choice. Why not visit some of the open days across Bristol and Bath this autumn and start the journey to decide which school suits your child.
Badminton School, Westbury Road, Bristol BS9 3BA
Join one of the Open Events this Autumn and discover the freedom that comes with a Badminton education. With no glass ceilings, your daughter can discover what she excels at, both academically and beyond the classroom. This vibrant and thriving community welcomes girls aged 4-18, and the progressive approach to education prepares them for success in a global society.
Whole School Open Morning – Saturday 28 September
Sixth Form Open Evening – Friday 11 October
Book your place online here.

Badminton School – Evoke pictures
Bristol Grammar School, University Rd, Bristol BS8 1SR
As the longest serving independent school in the city, Bristol Grammar School has been delivering a quality education to pupils for almost 500 years. Experience the excellence of BGS at our Open Evening. Enjoy a pupil led tour of the historic campus and see for yourself why BGS has been awarded the Sunday Times Southwest Independent Secondary School of the Year 2024. The passionate teaching staff cultivate a love of learning from Reception right through to Sixth Form; and beyond the classroom the school’s fantastic facilities provide the perfect environment for children to find their passion in sport, creative and performing arts, and everything in between. Discover the diverse extracurricular activities, supportive community, and the unique opportunities that distinguish BGS from the rest. The doors at BGS are open wider with means-tested Bursary Awards worth up to 100% of fees – ensuring everyone can be part of the diverse community. Find your place at Bristol Grammar School.
Open Evening 4 October 2024. Book online: bristolgrammarschool.co.uk
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Bristol Grammar School
Christ Church C of E Primary School, Royal Park, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3AW
Successful Primary School located in beautiful Clifton near Brunel’s Suspension Bridge, the Downs, Museums and Clifton Village. The children of Christ Church C of E Primary School benefit from a hugely rich curriculum and enjoy the nurturing school community which is evident from the first day of Reception to the last day in Year 6 (children aged 4-11).
Tours for Reception 2025 – 9.15am 8th Oct, 18th Oct, 22nd Oct, 14th Nov, 26th Nov.
Call school office or register online here.

Christ Church C of E Primary School
Clifton College, 32 College Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3JH
Clifton College is an independent co-educational day and boarding school nestled in the heart of Bristol for pupils aged 3-18 years, proudly offering a modern education set amongst historic grounds. Come and join the Autumn Open Events to discover Clifton College, where you will be able to speak with the fantastic staff; learn more about the outstanding pastoral care and take a tour around the school to view the broad range of facilities.
Preschool – Year 6 Open Day: Friday 27 September
Sixth Form Open Evening: Friday 4 October
Year 7 – Year 11 Open Day: Saturday 5 October
Book your place online here.

Clifton College
Clifton High School, College Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3JD
Clifton High School’s all-through environment for pupils is one that paves the way for children to thrive and flourish at any age. As a school, it is focused on offering a bespoke and intuitive curriculum that takes pride in realising and leveraging upon the individual, whether that be through academic, sporting or the platforms of creative and performing arts. Children are taught in small class sizes to acquire knowledge that encourages them to be both interested and interesting individuals, encouraged to open eyes as well as minds so they feel a sense of belonging both within and beyond the classroom.
Clifton High School’s Junior and Senior Open Event on 21st September 2024 from 9.00am to 1.00pm is an opportunity to discover how entry at any age is an opportunity to realise individual brilliance.
Thursday 3rd October – Sixth Form open evening.
Register here to realise your individual brilliance.

Clifton High School
Collegiate School, Bell Hill, Stapleton, Bristol BS16 1BJ
The best way to understand what makes Collegiate School special is to experience it first-hand. Whether pupils start with us right at the beginning in our Pre-School, join us in our Sixth Form or start at any point in between, we believe that every child has the opportunity to thrive, be happy and be the best version of themselves.
The next Whole School Open Morning will be taking place on Saturday 21st September 2024 where you will have the opportunity to see every part of the school, from the Pre-School right up until Sixth Form.
To book your place, please visit here.

Collegiate School
Fairfield High School, Allfoxton Road, Horfield, Bristol BS7 9NL
Fairfield High School is an oversubscribed diverse and inclusive 11-16 secondary school aiming to help young people become creative and successful global citizens.
Aspirations are high for all students, with the school providing strong support for multilingual learners and those with special educational needs.
Staff/students are passionate about equality, enthusiastically embracing events such as Culture Day, International Women’s Day, World Hijab Day, Anti Bullying Week, World Music Day and Pride.
Fairfield High School is established as the school of choice for its community. Support for children joining in Year 7 from local primaries is valued by families.
Open Evening Thursday 3 October
Open Mornings Thursday 10, Friday 11, Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 October

Fairfield High School
Fairfield School, Backwell, Bristol BS48 3PD
Discover a unique educational experience at Fairfield School, an exceptional co-educational independent primary school on the outskirts of Bristol.
The close-knit, small school environment helps to cultivate each child’s own potential and foster a love of learning through it’s creative curriculum. Beyond academics, it offers a diverse range of extra-curricular activities facilitating a holistic learning experience.
Join Open Week for a tour of Fairfield School, where individuality is celebrated, values are instilled and a well-rounded education prepares children for a bright future at many of Bristol’s leading independent secondary schools.
Unlock your child’s potential – Open Week: 7 -11 October
Book your place online here. Individual tours open all year round.

Fairfield School
Kingswood School, Lansdown Road, Bath BA1 5RG
Renowned for it’s warm and welcoming community across the Nursery, Prep and Senior Schools, the broad and balanced curriculum is supported by outstanding pastoral care, so that every pupil can find and ignite their potential. Believing in yourself while still being kind to others is a key ingredient of a Kingswood education.
Join us at one of the forthcoming open events and discover more – register your interest on our website today:
Senior School Open Morning – Saturday 28th September
Sixth Form Information Event – Wednesday 2nd October
Prep School In Action Morning – Thursday 10th October
Book your place online here.

Kingswood School, Bath
Redmaids’ High School, Westbury Road, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol BS9 3AW
Come and visit this autumn! Redmaids’ High School is a thriving independent day school for girls aged 7 – 18 where every student is known and valued, and the school believes there is no limit to what can be achieved.
As the oldest surviving girls’ school in the country, it has a distinguished history and longstanding expertise in education. There is strong evidence that a girls-only education leads to higher academic achievement, greater diversity of subject choice, stronger self-confidence and enhanced career progression. When you visit, the friendly team of admissions professionals will be happy to assist with any queries you might have.
Senior School Open Morning, Saturday 28 September
Sixth Form Open Evening, Thursday 10 October
Junior School Open Morning, Saturday 9 November
Book your place online here.

Redmaids’ High School
Main photo Bristol Grammar School