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Good Independent Schools in the Bristol/Bath area?

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flute123 · 06/05/2012 22:13

Can anyone help us out? We are most likely to be moving and hoping to be in Keynsham. The Bristol and Bath schools are probably the easiest to get to but we'd be willing to travel further for the right school. DCs = musical, not particularly sporty, solidly academic but nothing spectacular. Looking for a good all round academic school with good music provision. Thanks!

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JenaiMarrHePlaysGuitar · 07/05/2012 10:47

What Jo said.

It's bonkers to insist on shelling out £15k or whatever a year when you have schools like Wellsway on your doorstep.

Lots of private schools though in both cities.

BringBack1996 · 06/05/2012 22:44

I know a couple of boys who have/have had music scholarships to Prior Park College. Sorry I couldn't comment further but as you mentioned music I thought I might as well throw it out there!

jo164 · 06/05/2012 22:38

I grew up in Keynsham and have been teaching around here ever since. Give us some details and I may be able to help.
If you are open to suggestions and its secondary, its really worth looking at Wellsway School in Keynsham before discounting state completely. Its one of the best state schools in the area.

exexpat · 06/05/2012 22:25

Boys or girls, primary or secondary, any preference for single-sex or co-ed, day school only or do you mind one that is mixed day/boarding? I know a lot of the Bristol schools quite well but it's hard to give any advice without more detail. Don't know the Bath private schools as well, but I expect someone does. Have you looked at the Good Schools Guide as a starting point?