Clifton College

Clifton College feels less like a traditional boarding school and more like a self-contained academic village within Bristol. Its red-brick Victorian campus and the iconic Big School building — complete with one of the most striking school chapels in the UK — give the college a unique cultural identity. Clifton is particularly strong in sciences, economics and public speaking, making it an attractive choice for students with leadership ambitions. The school takes full advantage of its location: pupils benefit from access to Bristol’s university culture, theatres and museums while living in a peaceful, leafy district. Clifton is ideal for families seeking a school with intellectual depth, character and a distinctly urban-academic flavour.