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South Gloucestershire Council - School Admissions
South Glos school admissions criteria and policies, lists of schools, school transport and special educational needs information.
www.southglos.gov.uk/NR/exeres/7f...

South Gloucestershire Council - School Term Dates
Current and future school term dates are listed here.
www.southglos.gov.uk/NR/exeres/49...



The Castle School Premium Partners
We are very excited to be able to offer companies the opportunity to become involved with The Castle School, which offers outstanding education to the children of our region. By signing up to the Premium Partnership Scheme, your business will be playing an indispensable part in our students’ education.
For more information please call Tessa Wilkinson, Business and Community Co-ordinator on 01454 862124 or click below.
www.castle.gloucs.sch.uk/?page_id...
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Tockington Manor School
We are a family school, founded in 1947. The School is set in 28 acres of beautiful grounds. The 250 pupils from the Nursery (2-4 year olds) and the Lower School (4-7 year olds) through to the Upper School (7-14 year Olds) are able to continue as day children or as boarders (on a full-time, weekly or casual basis).
The Nursery school operates as an integral part of Early Years Department of school. The Nursery is housed in a separate building in the grounds of the school. Attached to these buildings there is a walled garden and paved area well equipped with outdoor play equipment.

Tockington Manor School, Tockington, Bristol, BS32 4NY
Tel: 01454 613229

www.tockingtonmanorschool.com
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Almondsbury C of E Primary School
Almondsbury Primary School is situated in a most pleasant setting. The oldest part opened in 1894 and is now a listed building, and there are two newer sections. We have extensive grounds including two playgrounds and a large field, where we have installed a lovely gazebo.
The children are extremely talented and well behaved, excelling in sport and music. Our Healthy School ethos transcends the whole school and our kitchen offers a great selection of meals. The staff have high expectations of the children, who enjoy coming to school to learn and develop. The staff work collaboratively to ensure the children gain the best opportunities and experiences to ensure quality learning occurs.
We have a very strong Parents Association who work tirelessly to raise funds for school and support school developments.
We look forward to welcoming new and old parents, children and the community to enjoy events that take place at Almondsbury.

Sundays Hill, Almondsbury, BS32 4DS
Tel: 01454 612517
Fax: 01454 202080
Headteacher: Mr Paul Smith

www.almondsburyprimary.ik.org
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Alveston Parent and Toddler Group
Mondays 9.15-11.15am during term time in the Alveston Methodist Church Hall, Greenhill, Alveston.
For parents/carers with babies or children under 5. Cost £1.50 per family to cover tea, coffee, juice and biscuits.
For more information please email below.
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Castle School Association
The CSA supports our School Community by:
  • Providing financial support for the School's Reward Scheme
  • Supporting urgent requests for equipment, where funds allow
  • Providing refreshments, helper support at events and on trips
  • Fund raising in a variety of ways to complete the funding for The Outdoor Covered Canopy to give students shelter from all ‘winds and weathers’ at break times in the quadrangle outside the Gym
New faces are always welcome - we want to hear your ideas and promise we will not give you a job unless you want one!
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Christ the King Catholic Primary School
Christ the King School is a small school of approximately 120 pupils welcoming both Catholic and non-Catholic children.
We offer all pupils a broad and balanced curriculum which enables them to develop their full potential within a supportive Christian environment. We have high expectations of our pupils and encourage them to become independent, self-motivated learners.
There is First Steps Pre-School on our site and an After-School Club available to pupils from 3.30–6pm Mondays – Thursdays.

Easton Hill Road, Thornbury
Tel: 01454 866680

www.christking.ik.org
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Connexions West of England
We are an information, advice and guidance service for young people aged 13-19 focusing on education, employment and training whilst supporting on other issues that might affect young people's progression.
We visit schools across South Gloucestershire and run community drop-ins for young people seeking employment and training.
For further details please click below or call 0117 9612760.
www.connexionswest.org.uk
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Crossways Infant School
Crossways Infant School is a community school in Thornbury. With an intake of 60 pupils the school has two classes for each year from reception, aged from 4, until year 2.
For the area it serves Crossways Infant School is in the unique position of providing an excellent and wide ranging education specifically for infant age children, and is celebrated not just by academic success but by the breadth of the curriculum.
Knapp Road, Thornbury, BS35 2HQ
Tel: 01454 867280
Headteacher: Valerie Quest
www.crossways-inf.s-gloucs.sch.uk
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Crossways Junior School
We are a community school for children aged between 7 and 11 years. The school was opened in 1973 and is set in beautiful grounds with playground, sports field, adventure playground area and fitness trail. There are eight classrooms, music/technology and art/craft workshops, a large multi-purpose hall which is used for PE, drama and our many performances. Our provision for ICT is second to none and we place high value on sport and all the arts. We believe in providing a broad curriculum for all children at Crossways and rely on the whole school community to work together to achieve the best that is possible.

Knapp Road, Thornbury, BS35 2HQ
Tel: 01454 866566

www.crossways-jun.ik.org
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Gillingstool Primary School
Open since 1862, Gillingstool Primary School lies at the very heart of Thornbury.
We seek to provide an ethos that promotes high standards in learning and behaviour, where the development of the whole child takes place within a broad and balanced curriculum.
We work hard to create a sense of community within our school where everyone is valued and is helped to play an important role. We believe strongly in an active partnership between home and school and aim to ensure all those associated with the school realise they are members of a caring community. Indeed, our pupils will tell you that the most important aspect of our school is that everybody is welcome!

Gillingstool, Thornbury, BS35 2EG
Tel: 01454 866527
Headteacher: Mr Clive Riches

www.gillingstool.ik.org
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Manorbrook Primary School
We are proud of our school community. We try to provide an environment where children feel happy, secure and valued and where intellectual development and creativity are promoted. We encourage high standards in all areas of school life.
We believe a positive, co-operative partnership with parents is vital if your child is to make the most of the opportunities we offer at school.
Park Road, Thornbury, BS35 1JW
Tel: 01454 867225
Headteacher: Mrs Angela Evans
gotoourschool.co.uk/manorbrook
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Marlwood School
At Marlwood we aim to:
  • ensure all of us achieve our best in every aspect of school and community life
  • promote enjoyment of learning
  • develop the skills, initiative and flexibility essential in the twenty-first century
  • value each other, our achievements and the environment in which we learn and live
  • play our part in creating a disciplined, happy, safe and caring community
Vattingstone Lane, Alveston, Bristol, BS35 3LA
Tel: 01454 862525
Headteacher: Mr Keith Geary
www.marlwood.com
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New Siblands Primary School
New Siblands is a special school that meets the needs of children with a wide spectrum of severe learning disabilities including autism, sensory and physical disabilities and who have a statement of special needs.

Gillingstool, Thornbury BS35 2EG
Tel: 01454 866754
Fax: 01454 866950


The Octagon Visual Arts Centre is based in the Castle School, Thornbury. It consists of a teaching space and a gallery that is for school and community use.
Our aim is to bring to Thornbury a selection of exhibitions, which will both reflect and enlighten the wider community. For more information, please contact Andrea Hazlehurst, Community Art Teacher on 01454 862113 or by email.
www.mythornbury.co.uk/octagon_gal...
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Sheiling School
An independent co-educational boarding and day school for pupils aged 6-19 with special educational needs in a holistic therapeutic environment on beautiful parkland and farmland on the edge of town. Education is based on the Rudolf Steiner Curriculum, in small classes with particular attention to the special needs of each individual and a high level of continuity between all those involved in education, care and therapy.

The Sheiling School, Thornbury Park, Park Road, Thornbury, Bristol BS35 1HP
Tel: 01454 412194
Fax: 01454 411860

www.sheilingschool.org.uk
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St Andrew's CE VC Primary School, Cromhall
We are a small village school serving the community of Cromhall and the surrounding area. Providing a happy, caring environment for your child to learn in is our priority. Children, staff and parents work very hard to ensure that the school is an important part of the local community, and there will be lots of opportunities for you to become involved not only in your child's education but also in aspects of village life.

Church Lane, Cromhall, South Gloucestershire GL12 8AL

Headteacher: Mrs Esther Saunders
Tel: 01454 294498
Fax: 01454 294498

www.standrews-pri.s-gloucs.sch.uk

St Helen's CE Primary School
Headteacher: Jonathan Cooke

Greenhill, Alveston BS35 2QX

Tel: 01454 866530
Fax: 01454 866532

www.sthelensprimaryalveston.org.uk
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St Mary's CE VA Primary School
St Mary's School, founded in 1839 by the local vicar, has a warm family atmosphere which permeates every aspect of our modern day school life. We are particularly proud of our friendly, polite and quietly self-confident pupils who enjoy a huge breadth of learning experiences both in school and outside in the community. We strive to ensure that our pupils achieve their best, both academically and socially, by providing a happy, secure and creative environment in which learning is enjoyable and exciting.

Church Road, Thornbury, South Gloucestershire, BS35 1HJ
Headteacher: Mrs Avril Muirhead
Tel: 01454 866760
Fax: 01454 866762

www.stmarysthornbury.ik.org/
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The Castle School
Our learning takes place within a well cared for environment with established grounds. We have superb specialist facilities in all areas. These features combine with high quality staff, delightful students and good home school links make this a flourishing school.
We see as one of our many strengths the creation of a community where children enjoy their learning.
We are proud of our tradition strong academic success and our recognition of individual talents and needs at every level.
www.castle.gloucs.sch.uk
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The Hatch Camphill Community
The Hatch community is a therapeutic living community for young adults with disabilities between the ages of 19 and 30. The Community consists of four house communities living as family units which are run independently. The creative activity of living together in such households helps to build a trusting and caring environment.
As well as life in the houses the Hatch also runs a number of day work placements for the young people.

Enquiries should be made to:
The Secretary, The Hatch Camphill Community, Chestnut, Castle Street, Thornbury, BS35 1HG
01454 413010

www.camphill.org.uk
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Tortworth VC Primary School
Charfield Road, Tortworth, Wotton Under Edge GL12 8HG
Tel: 01454 260510
www.tortworthvcprimary.co.uk
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Related events

Friday 25th May 2012
5pm: St. Mary’s School Summer Fayre

5–8pm. All the usual stalls, games, raffles etc. All welcome.


Saturday 26th May 2012
10.30am: BACH B minor Mass Workshop
Castle School, Thornbury

The South Cotswold Choral Group will hold a workshop to study J.S.Bach’s B minor Mass under the leadership of Nigel Perrin. The public are invited to take part in studying this great work.

The workshop runs from 10.30am-4pm when the public are invited to come and listen to a performance of the results of the day’s endeavours.

Nigel Perrin was for a long time the high voice of the King’s Singers and now is heavily involved in choral singing in both Bath and Wells.

The price for the all day workshop is £15 which includes teas, coffees, biscuits and even cake!

To obtain an entry form visit the South Cotswold Choral Group’s website below or contact the SCCG Secretary Julia O’Connor-Beach on 01454 260877 or by email below.

www.sccg.info
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10.30am: South Cotswold Choral Group Workshop, Castle School
Castle School, Thornbury

South Cotswold Choral Group Workshop
10.30am-5pm, The Castle School, Thornbury

The South Cotswold Choral Group are holding a Workshop to study J.S.Bach's B minor Mass conducted by Nigel Perrin, with a free performance at 4pm. The day costs £15 with teas, coffees, squash, biscuits and cake included, and hire of the Novello score costs £2. Bring your own lunch. For an enrolment form contact the South Cotswold Choral Group Secretary Julia O'Connor-Beach on 01454 260877, email below or download a form from the website below.

www.sccg/info
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Sunday 3rd June 2012
3pm: Queen’s Jubilee Civic Service
St Mary's Church, Thornbury

Thornbury Churches Together in partnership with Thornbury Town Council will be holding a Civic Service to celebrate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee. It will be held on Sunday 3rd June at 3pm in St Mary’s Parish Church, Thornbury. Everyone is welcome to come and give thanks to God for her life and reign and to join us afterwards for refreshments and entertainment at St Mary’s Primary School.

www.mythornbury.co.uk/thornbury/c...

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Saturday 9th June 2012
11am: National Gardens Scheme Open Day
The Sheiling School

Open from 11am to 4:30pm. Admission for adults £4, children free. refreshments available and a plant sale.

www.sheilingschool.org.uk

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Sunday 10th June 2012
10am: Bristol Get Growing Day
The Sheiling School

Thornbury Harvest co-op - Open from 10am to 3pm. Please note that this is a provisional time and may be subject to change.

www.sheilingschool.org.uk

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Tuesday 12th June 2012
7pm: New Castle Community Classes - Summer 2012
Castle School, Thornbury

The final programme of Adult Education Courses at The Castle School for this year will begin on Tuesday, 12 June.

Men’s Keep Fit will be running as usual, (7–8.30pm) through to the end of term, and possibly beyond!

Beginners Spanish will run for 6 weeks (7–9pm) at £54.00 – a last chance before the school holidays!

Steel Band will be on offer, with the class catering for both beginners and previous players from 6.30–7.30pm at £30.00.

Three craft classes complete the 6-week programme, subject to numbers. Pottery will return from 6–8pm at £54.00. Art classes will be available, experimenting with colour, texture and different media 6.30-8.30pm at £54.00.

Stained Glass Art (7–9pm) completes the programme (£54.00). This is an opportunity to try the traditional techniques, learning to cut glass, lead up a design of your choice, solder, putty and finish a panel, mirror or decoration. Have a go – it’s easier than you think! Places are limited.

Enquiries... Read more >>

www.thecastleschool.org.uk
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Saturday 30th June 2012
7pm: Midlands Youth Jazz Orchestra, The Castle School, Thornbury
Castle School, Thornbury

Midlands Youth Jazz Orchestra
7.30pm, The Castle School Hall, Park Road, Thornbury BS35 1HT

The Midlands Youth Jazz Orchestra gave a first concert in March to help raise money for the Castle School’s Jazz Orchestra. 40% of the funds raised has gone towards workshops run by MYJO for our budding jazz talents, as well as regular intervention by local jazz musicians.

This now culminates in a second concert by MYJO at the school, at which the Castle School Jazz Orchestra will participate.

For any further information, please contact Tess Wilkinson on 01454 862124 or by email below.

www.castle.gloucs.sch.uk
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Sunday 22nd July 2012
10am: Festival of Archaeology
The Sheiling School

Guided walks around the estate concentrating on the history of the house and estate, refreshments will be available.

www.sheilingschool.org.uk

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