ST MARY REDCLIFFE AND TEMPLE SCHOOL in Bristol, Bristol

Education Centre Information: St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided 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: Church of England
Diocese: Diocese of Bristol
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 1509
Number of boys: 712
Number of girls: 797
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Originally founded by Queen Elizabeth I Charter in 1571, it combined with Temple School founded in 1709, coming together on the present site in the centre of Bristol in 1966. As the only Voluntary Aided Church of England School in the Bristol Diocese, it selects on criteria including church attendance. It has three significant buildings on its site, along with additional sports facilities at Stockwood Lane, Brislington and the new Redcliffe sixth form centre. Each department has a set of well-equipped specialist rooms. There are ten networked rooms for Information Technology and over 100 mobile laptops, and most departments have additional computer facilities. The school has a large resources library and extensive ICT facilities. There are additional facilities for the sixth form including a large social area. Facilities on site for physical education with a heated indoor swimming pool, a gymnasium, two netball/tennis areas and a large multi-purpose outdoor pitch are available in the school. Broad and balanced curriculum is offered. Full programme of extra-curricular activities including football, netball, tennis, rounders, rugby, athletics and choir are available in the school. It was awarded Beacon status in 2000. The school's past, present and future success is rooted firmly in the Christian ethos. Each member of the school community is created by God and its aim is to achieve the full potential.