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Primary school application deadline approaches for Bedminster parents

By Hannah2009 at 13:16 on 14/01/12

Bedminster parents have until tomorrow, Sunday 15 January, to complete applications for local primary school places. Both South Street and Ashton Gate primary schools have confirmed that they will offer extra Reception classes for the 2012 intake. Governors from South Street School agreed to accept a 'bulge class' for September 2012 on the understanding that the buildings will be fully inspected with a view to finding a long term...
Ashton Gate primary school governors thank contributors to consultation

By Hannah2009 at 16:09 on 06/12/11

The governors of Ashton Gate Primary School have thanked everyone who took part in the recent consultation about the possible expansion of the school, as part of moves under consideration to address the shortage of primary schools places in Bedminster and BS3. The Local Authority is considering buying two parcels of land from nearby St Francis Church in order to create additional space at the school. Common concerns expressed by...
Open meeting called to discuss expansion of Ashton Gate Primary School

By Hannah2009 at 16:37 on 23/11/11

Ashton Gate Primary School has arranged a public meeting for people concerned about the shortage of primary school places in the Bedminster and Southville areas of south Bristol to discuss the possibility of expanding the school. The Chair of Governors, Lloyd Fletcher, is keen to stress that the meeting is for the whole community, including future parents. It will take place tomorrow Thursday 24th November from 7pm, in the Junior hall....
Extra funding could ease BS3 primary school places crisis

By Hannah2009 at 17:05 on 03/11/11

In what will hopefully prove to be good news for the greater Bedminster area, the Government has today announced that Bristol City Council will receive £18.3 million to create new primary school places in the city. In a statement on its website the council said: "It is a step in the right direction and shows the government recognises the scale of the challenge being faced in Bristol. "We are grateful for the...
Bedminster Down School Open Evening

By Hannah2009 at 16:42 on 06/10/11

Bedminster Down School will hold an open evening tonight for the parents of children currently in year six. The clock is ticking – parents have until Monday 31 October 2011 to apply to a secondary school – and the city council's online application system is now available. The open evening starts at 6pm and the head teacher, Gary Schlick, will welcome parents at 6.30pm. Bedminster Down School celebrated record GCSE...

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Bedminster to benefit from extra funding for primary school places

By Mrs_W2009

I heard that Compass Point had spare places this year anyway, just doesn't seem to be as popular as...

By Hannah2009 at 13:25 on 07/12/11

Nine Bristol primary schools have been told they will receive a share of the funding available to Bristol City Council to provide a further 370 places across the city next year – and Compass Point South Street School in Bedminster is one of them. In November, the Government announced that Bristol City Council will receive £18.3 million to help create new primary school places in the city. Bristol received the largest...
Bedminster schools hit by public sector strikes

By Mrs_W2009

Time to join the real world! If private sectors workers on low wages can't afford to put into...

By Hannah2009 at 14:55 on 25/11/11

Some schools in and around Bedminster will have to close as a result of the national public sector strike due to take place on Wednesday 30 November 2011. And schools would not be the only service to be affected by the planned walk-out: the unions taking part expect at least two million public sector workers to strike, which would bring disruption to courts, job centres, hospitals and council services. Although clinical services in...
Have your say: Ashton Gate Primary School expansion plans

By Mrs_W2009

Well done Ashton Gate for showing such community spirit. Perhaps the council should think about...

By Hannah2009 at 12:02 on 26/11/11

The governors of Ashton Gate Primary School have asked people to complete a survey on the proposed expansion of the school as part of its efforts to help ease the shortage of primary schools places in Bedminster and BS3. The Local Authority is investigating the possibility of purchasing two parcels of land from nearby St Francis Church in order to create additional space at the school. The school would create a self-contained,...
University Success for A level students at St. Katherine's School

By Hannah2009

Congratulations to Bedminster's A-level students and St Katherine's School on your results!

By blakesymesc at 13:20 on 18/08/11

Year 13 students at St. Katherine's School in Ham Green have particular reason to be celebrating their A level results. Despite it being the most competitive year ever for students applying to university, all but three of St. Katherine's students achieved the grades they required to secure their place. The school's overall pass rate was 97.3%. The average UCAS point score per student was an impressive 306, reflecting a...
Bedminster schools closed by strike action

By Aw1976

Public sector is crippling our economy and needs to be smashed into a million pieces.

By Hannah2009 at 10:10 on 30/06/11

Many of Bedminster's schools are partially or completely closed today as teachers join civil servants in strikes over planned changes to their pensions. The action by the National Union of Teachers and the Association of Teachers and Lecturers means that many families have had to make emergency childcare arrangements for their children. In and around Bedminster, St Mary Redcliffe, Victoria Park, Ashton Gate, Luckwell and Parson...