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Bristol Cathedral School布里斯托教会中学, College Square, Bristol BS1 5TS
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Website: www.cathedral.demon.co.uk
• BOYS, MIXED SIXTH, Boys 10–18, Girls 16–18, Day
• Pupils 440, Upper sixth 65
• Termly fees £2496
• HMC, CSA
• Enquiries/application to the Head Master

What it’s like
The origins of the school are in the Grammar School of St Augustine’s Abbey founded in 1140. It was re-founded by Henry VIII in 1542 and is Bristol’s only royal foundation. It stands in the cathedral precinct and the buildings span 800 years of architectural history. The main classrooms are on the original site of the Abbey School. There have been many modern developments including new art and DT rooms and a studio theatre. Facilities are very good. A sound, liberal education is provided and examination results are good. Because of the close links with the cathedral (which is the school’s chapel), there is considerable emphasis on pastoral care and religious education. The art, drama and music departments are extremely strong and the school is well known for its musical activities. A wide range of sports and games is available and there is a fair variety of extra-curricular activities, clubs, societies, etc. Work experience is undertaken by all members of the fifth form and the school has close links with a wide range of commercial and industrial concerns in and about the city. Full use is made of the city’s cultural amenities.

School profile

Pupils & entrance
Pupils: Age range 10–18, 440 day pupils (415 boys, 25 girls).
Entrance: Main entry ages 10 (choristers), 11, 13 and 16. Own entrance exam used; for sixth-form entry, 5 GCSEs at least grade C (including sixth-form subjects).

Scholarships & bursaries Approx 15 pa scholarships, including academic and music, value 50% fees (most at 11, some at 13 and 16). 5 pa choral awards. School assisted places.

Head & staff
Head Master: K J Riley, in post from 1993. Educated at Norwich School and at universities of Aberystwyth and Bristol. Previously Deputy Headmaster at the school, Head of English at Wolverhampton Grammar, and Master at Pocklington.
Teaching staff: 36 full time, 7 part time.

Exam results
GCSE: On average, 68 pupils in fifth: 91% gain at least grade C in 8+ subjects. Average GCSE score 53 (52 over 5 years).
A-levels: 65 in upper sixth: 94% gained passes in 2+ subjects. Average final point score achieved by upper sixth formers 285.

University & college entrance 90% of 2003 sixth-form leavers went on to a degree course (25% after a gap year), 10% to Oxbridge. 40% took courses in science, medicine & engineering, 27% in social sciences, 33% in arts. Others typically go on to other schools or colleges or straight into employment.

Curriculum GCSE, AS and A-levels. 21 GCSE subjects, 20 AS/A-level.
Sixth form: Most sixth formers take 4 subjects at AS-level, 3 at A-level; general studies not taken. Key skills mostly integrated into sixth-form courses.
Languages: French, German and Italian offered at GCSE, French, German and Spanish at AS and A-level. Use made of satellite television, video camera and language assistants. Regular exchanges to France and Germany. Europe modules in current affairs and general studies.
ICT: Taught both as a discrete subject (1 lesson/week in Years 7–9) and across the curriculum. 40 computers for pupil use (8 hours a day), majority networked and with e-mail and internet access. Most pupils take GCSE short course.

The arts
Music: Over 50% of pupils learn a musical instrument; instrumental exams can be taken. Up to 10 musical groups including two orchestras, brass group, choir, chamber choir, various ensembles. Orchestra tours (eg Czech Republic, south of France in 2003).
Drama: Drama offered. Majority of pupils involved in school and house/other productions. Recent productions include Macbeth.
Art & design: On average, 40 take GCSE, 20 A-level.

Sport & activities
Sport: Rugby, football or hockey, cricket compulsory. Recent tours to India, Canada and South Africa. Wider range for fifth and sixth forms including badminton, weight-training, squash, swimming, tennis, athletics, sailing and aerobics.
Activities: Community service optional for 2 years at age 15. Pupils take bronze and silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Up to 15 clubs, eg bell ringing, film, photography, technology.

School life
Uniform: School uniform worn; dress regulations in sixth form.
Houses & prefects: Competitive houses for sport. All upper sixth are prefects; two head prefects elected by peers. School Council.
Religion: No compulsory attendance at religious worship.
Social: Occasional concerts, plays etc with other schools. Exchanges with schools in Germany and Uganda; orchestra tours (eg Czech Republic, south of France). Pupils allowed to bring own car, bike or motorbike to school. Meals self-service. No alcohol or tobacco allowed.

Discipline Programme of assertive discipline in place including a structured detention programme. Any pupil caught smoking cannabis on the premises could expect immediate exclusion, usually permanent depending on the result of investigation.