In one of the not so nice parts of Bristol Hareclive Primary School serves as an example to many…read moreschools in the region, proving that you can give first class education as well as providing an equal educational environment for people from all backgrounds. With, on average, two classes per year the teachers are able to spread their time well between each child, giving everyone the best possible educational start. The school is very secure, and is a great place for children to begin their education to provide them with a strong platform on which to build for whatever their succesful futures will hold.

Choosing a Primary School - what a minefield?…read more League tables tell you one aspect. OFSTED reports tell you another. Parents of current pupils can give yet another view!!! We currently have 2 cherubs at this school and whilst we are really pleased with it, we have no other Primary School experiences to base our recommendation on. My wife works for the NHS in quite a few other schools and reckons the only real shortcomings are the relative lack of extra curricula stuff that goes on. We've found it really hard to break into the cliques that seem to dominate the music and sports lessons that are availaible but perhaps that's just us!! My advice would be to visit a few schools and check out the different vibes betwen them - they did all seem to have different atmospheres when we did the rounds a few years back!!! As a footnote we would rate 4 of the 5 class teachers that our children have had as excelent and the other as very poor. We have to assume that every school has its duffers!!!

Fantastic child centric school. It is such a nurturing environment and the teachers are all…read moreamazing. We feel like we are part of a wonderful community. Highly recommend

Not a bad school, this rather historic large school building has been a school premises for well…read moreover a century now. The original 'Boys' and 'Girls' separate entrance signs can still be seen carved into the stonework to this day. The school has been through several periods of general improvement and is a generic all-fath primary school catering for children from reception class to Year Four. With good playground areas both at the front and rear, secure premises and large Victorian classrooms, the school now boasts a school-meals facility (only renewed after many years). For a handy local school with a solid history and hard-working and caring staff it's a good choice. My own offspirng went here for a few years and progressed well.

Located high above most of Bristol, and just 10 minutes from Park Street, St Michael on the Mount…read moreis easily accessible for anyone using public transport or walking. The actual school is situated just behind a very attractive church, meaning it is off the main road and is very private. The school is divided into two main buildings - one for Key Stage 1 and the other for Key Stage 2. Classroom size is a little on the small side, especially for KS2's, however there doesn't seem to be a feel of overcrowding. The teachers are all wonderful. There is a clear sense of dedication and it feels that every teacher really cares for each student. Children come from all backgrounds, with many having English as their 2nd language. There is a number of extra support staff who regularly takes small groups off to another room for extra help which is a very positive point. The school also benefits from the Outreach Scheme, which is a government funded organisation which places students from the University of the West of England into schools to aid the teachers. After speaking to a number of staff at St Michaels, it is apparent that they are extremely grateful for the additional help that the Outreach Scheme provides. There are morning and after school clubs offered, and also an option for school dinners or packed lunches. All young children are given milk and fruit for snacks and regularly encouraged to run around outdoors. A word of warning though, if driving, the lane leading into the schools car park is very long and narrow meaning only one car can fit down it resulting in a lot of congestion in the mornings and after school.

This is one of the best primary schools in Bristol in terms of results, getting excellent SATs…read moreresults and producing some of the most intelligent 11-year-olds in the city. It is very artistic and the walls are covered in art work. There is no uniform as such as this creates a very bohemian vibe. Situated next to a prison, the inmates have painted colourful figures which adorn the school walls. There are a decent number of male teachers at this school, despite a national shortage (apparently). In fact, at one point around half of the staff were male - and this makes it a really good place for children without a male role model in their lives. Parking can be a bit of an issue for parents dropping off outside this school on a narrow residential road. There are often hundreds of cars parked either side but the children benefit from a lovely old chap who has worked as a lollipop man for many years.

A small but select school, designated as a Catholic primary…read more I went there (many mokns ago) and sent my own offspring there. It's not so much for the Catholic education as for the quality of care and education that I like this school. Originally (back in the late 60's) a fee-paying private catholic Boarding and Day School, it was run by the nuns of St Catherine's Convent (now long since dispersed and the grand old Convent Building turned into flats and offices). Nowadays the original 'extra' parts to the school - a few mobiles and a gym hall - have been refurbished and expanded almost beyond recognition. The entire school building is now large, spacious, well designed, modern and versatile. It still has it's own small playground area, and inside retains it's friendly and caring atmosphere.

I went to this school and survived. I think traditionally it is supposed to be the third worst…read moreschool or I guess the third best school in the town (there are only four secondary schools in Bridgwater). I can't say this school failed me but it could have offered a lot more. And I remember being extremely fed up in the last two years. There were a handful of teachers that redeemed the school and I think still work there and they are worth their weight in gold. But the ones that assumed that all the pupils here were destined to work in supermarkets for the rest of their lives - yee gawds

Very happy with this school. Compared to the last school my daughter was in, this one is miles…read morebetter. The teachers are understanding and their non bullying policy is great. My daughter has learnt at a much more rapid rate over the past 4 months and they have regular activities and such.