Pros~…read more Doulting is a lovely place to attend school. The school boasts frield and open space for the children to explore. The children are very polite and well behaved I was so impressed when I went for a look around by the well mannered children. The school is a hive of activity within the school, church and community. Constant events from parent assemblys, sports days, school discos, church services, fete etc The children are given the opportunity to learn instruments attend school trips after school clubs and activities are also avalible. The school has recently undergone some decorating and improvements to make it even better for the children Cons~ There isn't a breakfast club and the after school activities are limited

Classed as an Outstanding school by Ofsted , Tomlinscote is an excellent school in the local area…read more There are numerous languages taught such as Spanish and Japanese, with fantastic facilities for all pupils provided whether younger or in the sixth form...they also have a large sports field and sports centre on site...highly recommended.

This is where my daughter attends school. It is a primary school and middle school combined…read more In Dorset we still have primary education until Year 7, but will fall into line with the rest of the country by 2010. St Mary's is a school of around 630 pupils. It's does extremely well in the league tables, which I, personally, disapprove of. I feel that SATs should be scrapped. The school community is very caring whilst encouraging personal independance. Each pupil is encouraged to be efficacious, as well as a good team member. The upper years have regularly won trophies at different sports, and interests also include the environment, St Mary's Organic Garden, music, drama and many other disciplines. My daughter plays in the school band, and sings in three choirs.

Both my children have attended this school and it is fantastic!! Very child and family focussed. It…read morehas an excellent link to the Juniors school that is on the same site, so that children can make a seemless transition from infants into juniors.

My daughter leaves for Bohunt at the end of this year just as Mr Burford is retiring, so it seems…read morean appropriate time to leave a review. Both my children (years 6 and 4) have been extremely happy and well taught at this school and have always enjoyed attending.The streaming of some subjects means that children are challenged appropriately and supported to reach their full potential. The lessons are taught in exciting and interactive ways that foster enjoyment even in a pupil's 'weaker' subjects. There is also a good variety of after-school and within school clubs. Thanks for giving my children a wonderful education, a happy and memorable school experience, and for preparing them for well for secondary school, Thanks also to Mr Burford for running chess club which my son has enjoyed very much.Good luck in your well-earned retirement!

at first i was put off by the open plan layout and mixed year classes but it works. my daughter…read morestarted at the end of a school year and staight away it was noted she needed extra help. this term she has been assessed and an action plan has been put into place. she has been to 3 other schools none of which would test or acknowledge my concerns. if i had to pick a fault it would be that the trips they organise are great but expensive and if you have more than 1 child it can be tight. there are payment plans in effort to help.

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.

All of our children have very different personalities and the staff have nurtured these needs in a…read moresafe, caring, fun and stimulating environment helping us to raise two confident happy children and one very looked after baby. Both of our older children have had amazing relationships with the staff and I believe this has helped them socially and in preparing them for school. My daughter enjoys the many varied activities undertaken throughout the day, and that she is encouraged to enjoy the outside areas in all weathers, enjoys finding the biggest muddiest puddles to jump in and all this energy is replenished by healthy food and snacks provided by the nursery.

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.