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Our online community for parents, Clifton Rosarians (alumni) and friends of Clifton High School.
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
Clifton High School was founded in 1877 by the first Headmaster of Clifton College, John Percival, whose wish was for his only daughter Bessie to be educated. As Clifton College was steadfastly a male-only environment, he joined forces with like-minded visionaries to create a girls’ school nearby in Clifton Village. Today, Clifton High School is a thriving, co-educational school consisting of approximately 760 pupils for children aged 3-18 years.
Clifton High has always been ahead of its time, believing in strong ideals, a nurturing approach and high academic standards. An education that remains true to these principles today. We believe that in aiming to be curious, empathetic and loving, and in being given the support and opportunities to find direction in life, all children will grow to do extraordinary things.
Clifton High School’s historical foundation does not derive from any generous endowment or legacy, but from the simple will of a few people to provide a first-class education for children. This has enabled Clifton High, throughout the years, to be responsive to change and dynamic in its approach. It is a school that has never stood still; it is constantly looking toward the future.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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BEYOND A SCHOOL, A PLACE TO BELONG
For us, belonging within our community essentially requires a love of learning. That is why we have worked hard to open our School gates to families with a thirst for education, irrespective of their financial circumstances. This belief, in the importance of accessibility and inclusivity, is woven into the fabric of the School.
Our 150th Anniversary Appeal aims to fund the future by supporting the School’s Bursary Programme, increasing access to pupils from across the Bristol area for years to come.
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BEYOND A SCHOOL, A PLACE TO BECOME
Science is a subject in which our pupils excel. Clifton High School pioneered one of the first Chemistry laboratories for girls in 1905, and have significantly invested, adding additional capacity every 50 years. Despite aesthetic improvements, the last major rebuild was in 1978, when the Senior School was still only for girls.
Our 150th Anniversary Appeal aims to fund the future by rebuilding our current science facilities to introduce two new state-of-the-art laboratories, including a space to inspire our younger learners.
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BEYOND A SCHOOL, A PLACE TO BELIEVE
Pupils have always been empathetic to a world beyond our School gates. We are acutely aware, more than ever before, of the need to care and protect our planet so to meet our environmental, ethical and social responsibilities.
Our 150th Anniversary Appeal aims to fund the future by leaving a greener school for future generations by improving our current systems and introducing new facilities across the campus, specifically, reviewing our carbon and energy management.
1877 - 2025
