an introduction to the
new schools
in Bristol
The four newly built schools in the initial project have been developed to help raise attainment and provide inspiring environments for students and teachers alike. The schools are:
Bristol Brunel Academy (formerly Speedwell Technology College): a 1080 place secondary school, including 8 forms of entry for 11-16 year old students, a 100 place post-16 centre as an integral part of the east Bristol post-16 campus strategy and a dual use leisure centre with a fitness suite, dance studio and changing rooms. It was the country’s first BSF school to opened in September 2007.
Bristol Metropolitan College (formerly Whitefield Fishponds Community School): a 1,080-place secondary school specialising in languages. It also links to an existing unit for children with severe learning difficulties. It opened in April 2008.
Brislington Enterprise College: a 1485 place secondary school, with 11 forms of entry for 11-16-year-old students, and a 250 place post-16 centre reflecting the college’s role as a host school in the city’s post-16 campus strategy. The school also includes a 20-place unit for physically disabled children who, as part of Bristol’s inclusion policy, will be relocated here from the Florence Brown unit of Courtlands special school. It opened in September 2008.
Bridge Learning Campus in Hartcliffe (replacing both the current Hartcliffe Engineering Community Campus and the Teyfant Community School): a 945-place secondary school, a 420-place primary school, a 200-place vocational centre, a 45-place nursery, a 33-place student support centre for 14-16 year-olds at risk of exclusion, and provision for 50 pupils with severe learning difficulties. A recently completed regional Gymnastics Centre will be operated by Skanska as a dual-use leisure facility. Opens January 2009.
