Independent Day School for Children

aged 3-11 years in Bristol

For over 50 years the Bristol Steiner School has been a beacon for parents seeking a human scale school where childhood is valued and in which a lifelong love of learning may grow. The school provides pupils with a modern Steiner Waldorf based education through a transparent and well-structured learning programme that is challenging but, not dominated by the need for academic achievement and the stress of targets and tests.

Pupils are part of a community in which they are well known, can thrive whilst developing the self-confidence and independence vital for success in today's world. By Class 5 children are well prepared and ready for a successful transition to secondary school.

The central feature of a Steiner Waldorf education is that it recognises the broader needs of the whole child - academic, physical, emotional and spiritual - and is based on an understanding of the different phases of a child's development.

Bristol Steiner School is breaking new ground in providing pupils with a Steiner Waldorf education that is true to Steiner Waldorf principles that is relevant to a modern context. In this the school benefits from a modern management structure and experienced leadership team.

Choosing the right school for your child is perhaps the most important decision you will make. A Steiner Waldorf Education creates a love of learning and sees artistic activity and the development of the imagination as integral to learning. It is respected worldwide for its ability to produce capable young people with a strong sense of self and diverse capabilities that enable them to become socially responsible citizens.