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St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School

We are an ambitious, successful 11-18 co-educational, Church of England, comprehensive school of just under 1800 students, serving families from the whole of greater Bristol and beyond. We are located at the heart of the city and have a truly diverse student community. Our diversity is a strength and something we celebrate. The Redcliffe Sixth Form Centre comprises of approximately 700 students recruited from our own school and many other schools across the city.

Jesus said, 'I have come that you may have life in all its fullness' (John 10:10).
Each member of our school community is created by God and our aim is to achieve our full potential. All we do is rooted in this Hope of who we are as people and who we can become. The factors that help young people be fully themselves are: Safe Boundaries, Good Relationships and Empowered Learning.

About our school experience

Details

St Mary Redcliffe and Temple is a successful 11-18 co-educational, Church of England, comprehensive school of over 1700 students, serving families from the whole of greater Bristol; we celebrate our diversity as a strength. We are located at the heart of the city with easy access by public transport.

Our School Experience Days provide a structured and unique experience to find out about teaching as a career and support your training application. We offer you a realistic insight into school life, giving you the opportunity to observe lessons, meet both teaching and support staff, and immerse yourself in the school atmosphere for one or two days.

Please get in touch with any further queries and we hope to host you at our vibrant school soon.

Start and finish times
8.30 or 9am to 3.15-3.30 pm - Flexible

We can discuss if necessary.

Dress code

Business dress

Links to more information about our school

Entry requirements

You must:

    • Must not have been accepted onto another teacher training course
    • Photo identification: Passport or driving licence
DBS check required

No, candidates will be accompanied at all times.

Placement availability

We offer School Experiences throughout the school year, excepting busy / exam times; please email us for further information and dates.

School experience type
In school

Location

Address
Somerset Square, Bristol, BS1 6RT
Map showing St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
Parking

Not available on site

Unfortunately, we cannot offer on-site parking due to lack of capacity, but we are well served by public transport, only 10 minutes’ walk from Temple Meads train station, and can offer you use of our bike shed.

Please see our website's Contact Us page for further details on how to find us, and local parking and travel options.

Disability and access details

We offer facilities and provide an inclusive environment for students, staff, and school experience candidates with disability and access needs. We're happy to discuss your disability or access needs before or as part of your school experience request.

Address
Somerset Square, Bristol, BS1 6RT
School phases
Secondary (11 to 16), 16 to 18
DBS check required

No, candidates will be accompanied at all times.

Subjects
  • Art and design
  • Biology
  • Business studies
  • Chemistry
  • Design and technology
  • Drama
  • English
  • French
  • Geography
  • History
  • Maths
  • Music
  • Physical education
  • Physics
  • Religious education
  • Social sciences
  • Spanish