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Secondary school in Bristol

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Mariamoreno · 12/02/2017 12:46

Hello everybody! We are moving to Bristol soon I'm looking for good secondary school
Any suggestions? Thanks for your help!

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Mariamoreno · 15/02/2017 17:05

GrinGrin

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Wheresthattomoibabber · 15/02/2017 16:57

Very tactful! Lawrence Weston is a bit horrible.

Footle · 15/02/2017 14:55

Lawrence Weston is possibly not where you want to live if you have the choice of anywhere in Bristol.

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Mariamoreno · 15/02/2017 11:54

Hello!
Between backwell and the catholic st beds which one have better reputation ? I think the catholic is in Bristol in a good place? Thanks a lot

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Mariamoreno · 13/02/2017 14:07

I really like too i have been 3 or 4 times
We will go this summer a few days to have a look where are the 3 school I'm interesting about for see a Backwell

Cothan
Readland
And have in idea how are the areas for living

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Wheresthattomoibabber · 13/02/2017 14:03

I love Bristol by the way. It's a very happy place to live!

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Mariamoreno · 13/02/2017 14:02

Thanks Smile

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Wheresthattomoibabber · 13/02/2017 13:48

Have a look at Right Move. Lots of properties in Redland are student lets but there are a few that might give you an idea of what you could expect. You will be looking at flats/apartments for that price. Unlikely to get a garden or parking but there are quite a lot of green spaces around!

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Mariamoreno · 13/02/2017 13:42

Renting between 1500 1300£ or months
No more

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Wheresthattomoibabber · 13/02/2017 13:35

Bristol is expensive!

Wheresthattomoibabber · 13/02/2017 13:35

Do you mean £1300 a month rent? Or are you planning to buy?

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Mariamoreno · 13/02/2017 13:10

We need 3 bedrooms I wouldn't like pay more than 1300£ more or less Hmm i didn't think about it! Bon question thank
I don't have idea about prices in Bristol

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Wheresthattomoibabber · 13/02/2017 13:00

What's your housing budget? No point in deciding on Redland if you can't afford it!

oklumberjack · 13/02/2017 12:59

www.gov.uk/school-performance-tables

Try this. Or google Ofsted to find a school report.

oklumberjack · 13/02/2017 12:57

Well they both have good reputations. Redland Green as a very tiny catchment area as it's very popular.

You can't really choose a school on paper. You'll have to check all your info with the Ofsted website.

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Mariamoreno · 13/02/2017 12:46

Last question Wink please
What about
Backwell

Cothan
Readland

I think cothan and readland are in Bristol? Are they as good as backwell?
Thanks a lot

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Mariamoreno · 13/02/2017 10:56

Thanks you are all very nice with me! As I don't know any body it's really helpful
Clevedon I'll have a look too !
I thinks we will star to focus in Blackwell and clevedon
Your opinion and other in internet about this school are nice
Because I don't know anybody I like to be in Bristol or very close
We have time but in my husband company they said a date for moving but it's very possible one year before el it's because I'm looking for know I don't feel like to arrive there without knowing where to what to look for

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oklumberjack · 13/02/2017 10:50

I also agree that Clevedon is lovely. If I had my time again I would def consider it.

oklumberjack · 13/02/2017 10:49

I agree Backwell has a good reputation, as does Gordano.

Yes Backwell is a smallish town but that's not a problem really. It's rather near Bristol and has a nice community feel (it's very near me in fact!).

I agree I would take Bedminster Down off your list. It's an improving school but they do have their problems. More with anti-social stuff rather than drugs I think.

All schools will have a certain amount if problems though. My sisters dcs went to an international school abroad where it was very expensive to attend and they have a drug problem (for example).

St Mary Redcliffe is Church or England. You'll need proof of attending church to apply.

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Mariamoreno · 13/02/2017 10:37

In this moment we are living in France outside of the city expuse the children school is there....our first idea was to live in Bristol around this places
More or less
: Clifton, redland, cotham, westbury-on-trym, henleaze
But finally I know we will be near the children school

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2014newme · 13/02/2017 10:25

Would Thornbury be an option that has good schools

2014newme · 13/02/2017 10:24

We looked at moving to backwell for schools but yes it us a bit if uninspiring place, Clevedon is much nicer. Having said that we would have happily moved to backwell and people we know there are happy. But yes as an actual suburb it is a bit underwhelming. But people will put up with that as schools are good and it's a quick hop to Bristol

GarkandGookin · 13/02/2017 10:22

If your DH is working at Filton you may be better off living in South Gloucestershire, rather than Bristol itself. It is slightly cheaper and less gridlocked. Bradley Stoke is a cycle ride from Filton and the secondary school is pretty good I think. Avoid Winterbourne Academy or Patchway School (close to Filton). If you are able to live further out Katherine, Lady Berkeley, in Wootton-under-Edge, has a very good reputation (but a very silly name - most folk just call it KLB).
There are other schools in the area too. South Gloucestershire is basically the northern edge of Bristol and some suburbs!

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Mariamoreno · 13/02/2017 10:22

Thanks a lot! It same nicer that I read Smile!
My husband will be working in Filton
For me I don't know as I'll leave my actual job in France I'll look for something one time we will be there

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Footle · 13/02/2017 10:13

You also need to think about commuting to work. Bristol traffic can be as slow as central London.