# Avonside School — Bristol, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.5/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Christina Darkes

## Contact

- **Address:** Avonside School, 23 Clothier Road, Bristol, BS4 5PS
- **Phone:** 01174 529789
- **Website:** https://www.avonsideschool.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/bristol/avonside-school-24442

## About

Avonside School is a brand-new specialist provision for pupils aged 13–19, dedicated to a holistic approach to education. We focus on every aspect of wellbeing, as well as personal, social, and academic growth. Our goal is to equip pupils with the skills and confidence needed for further education or the workplace through our state-of-the-art vocational facilities.

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Outstanding Support and Care: Avonside School has provided an incredible education and care for our son. The facilities are state-of-the-art and the staff are dedicated to supporting every individual. We're so grateful for the holistic approach to education and the emphasis on wellbeing. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — A Safe and Supportive Environment: We're grateful for the safe and supportive environment that Avonside School provided for our son. The staff were dedicated and caring, and the facilities were modern and well-equipped. We felt that our son was well-prepared for further education and the workplace. *(Jun 2022)*
- **5/5** — Comprehensive Support for SEMH Pupils: Avonside School has exceeded our expectations in every way. The clinical therapy and pastoral care have been invaluable in supporting our daughter's SEMH needs. We're grateful for the comprehensive range of vocational units and the staff's commitment to every individual. *(Mar 2022)*
- **4/5** — Mixed Experiences at Avonside School: While our child has received a good education at Avonside School, we've had some mixed experiences with the staff and facilities. The clinical therapy has been beneficial, but we've had some issues with communication and consistency. We're hoping that these issues will be addressed in the future. *(Jan 2022)*

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