ASHTON PARK SCHOOL in Bristol, Bristol

Education Centre Information: Ashton Park School:

Establishment Type:Foundation School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Bristol City of
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: None
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 1202
Number of boys: 627
Number of girls: 575
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Ashton Park School is a popular and successful comprehensive school in Bristol. Ashton Park is proud to be both a comprehensive school and a specialist sports college. It seeks to create a learning environment, which reflects high expectations of the development of every pupil. The aim of the art department is concerned with the development of the individual's special aptitudes and interests. School teams include rugby, football, basketball, cricket, athletics, hockey, netball and cross-country. It has many county champions and pupils who take part in national tournaments. The school offers a wide range choice of extra-curricular activities, which may vary from time to time. All major games are played between house groups and tutor groups other schools from Year 7 upwards. There is also the opportunity, after school and in the lunchtimes, to take part in gymnastics, badminton, volleyball, softball, netball, basketball and fitness training. The library is open regularly at lunchtimes and after school. There is a thriving computer club, which enables interested pupils to have additional "hands on" experience of its computer network during lunch hours. The school is a happy and challenging community which seeks to provide the best for its child.