Colston Bassett School

Colston Bassett School is a unique and happy school! My twin boys love going to school every morning and are developing such an interest in learning, that i could not ask for more.

Our boys have distinctly different personalities thus it was important to us, when choosing a school, that both would be catered for. Colston Bassett has exceeded our expectations in this area as each of them have been encouraged to be independent and find out their own interests and friendships within a supportive and caring environment. The open plan nature of the school encourages friendships across the year groups, as well as providing younger children with positive role models for work and for play.

One of my boys is very shy and daunted by large groups of people. It has been wonderful to watch him come out of his shell and achieve things he may not have done in a larger school. In Year 1 he proudly got on the stage and participated in the Christmas play, followed by voluntarily participating in the pupil-run talent show later that year. I believe this has all been down to the school's patient approach, working with him at his pace and gradually helping him to develop his own sense of self confidence.

I also appreciate the emphasis on cross curricular activity and an involvement in community matters. My children thoroughly enjoyed the recent 'India Week,' learning about a range of subjects from food to dancing, with guest speakers from local businesses coming in. They enjoy regular visits to places of interest and are also involved in school fundraising for their chosen charities through participation in a whole range of sponsored activities and craft sales. I believe this fosters a real community spirit, whilst at the same time giving them opportunities to learn about the wider world.

In short, i'd thoroughly recommend Colston Bassett School and would encourage you to visit and chat with the staff, children and parents to see for yourselves.

I spent 7 years working at Coslton Bassett and it's nursery, Millfield, as a multi-sports coach. Across the years I was able to coach football club, multi-sport after school club, in school PE and organise and deliver Easter and Summer Camps. It was always going to take something major for me to leave such a brilliant set up and in the summer of 2017 that happened after I accepted a role at Liverpool FC Academy. Since then I have been promoted up to the 1st team and work as a fitness coach there; which has just given me the weekend of a lifetime after we won the Champions League! I genuinely cannot thank the school enough for what they did for me as a coach, their constant commitment and freedom to allow me to experiment and grown as a coach and as a person. Without their reliability of continued work I really don't think I would be the rounded and experienced coach I am today and really don't think I would be where I am today if it wasn't for them, The experiences that the children are provided are amazing, the family feel and individual care / attention they receive is brilliant. The best school I have worked in

Phenomenal school, Kind and nurturing, the very best for miles and miles. The teachers and directors are exceptional.