Clifton College Preparatory School

England , United Kingdom

  • Day & Boarding

  • 1862

  • £ 10K-11.8K

    • British

School History & Details

Founded in 1862, Clifton College is a public school in Bristol, South West England, that provides day and residential options for students. Established by industrialists from Bristol, Clifton was headed by Dr. John Percival, an educated and imaginative Head Master who supported science, women's education, and ethnic tolerance. Being a Victorian ahead of his time, he designed a school where the teaching, library, and chapel were the focal points of our private education, with the goal of producing "children of varied but definite character." Adjacent to the school and using many of the same facilities is Clifton College Preparatory School, popularly known as the "Pre," for students ages 8 to 13. Butcombe is a pre-prepatory school for younger students, ages 3 to 8. 

    School Values

  • Spirit
  • Integrity
  • Resilience

    • The purpose of Clifton College Preparatory School is to encourage every child to take advantage of opportunities for learning and to reach their greatest potential by embracing life with spirit, integrity, and resilience and by positively impacting the lives of others.

     

School Achievements

Achievements

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School Achievements

Non-Academic Achievements

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Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni

One of the few institutions in the United Kingdom to have educated three Nobel laureates is Clifton College: Sir John Kendrew, who was awarded the 1962 Nobel Prize in Chemistry; Sir John Hicks, who was awarded the 1972 Nobel Prize in Economics; and Sir Nevill Francis Mott, who was awarded the 1977 Nobel Prize in Physics.

School Information

The unique, historic structures at Clifton College Preparatory School, which boast an impressive blend of contemporary amenities and classic 19th-century design, offer an inspiring environment for lea...View moreView Less

Dr Tim Greene

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+44 (0) 117 3157 000

Clifton College 32 College Road Clifton Bristol, BS8 3JH

Subjects & Curriculum Offered

  • Mathematics
  • History
  • Geography
  • Physical Education
  • Art & Design
  • Drama
  • Science
  • English
  • Foreign Languages
  • Music

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