Cleve House School
Bristol · BS4 2PN
Cleve House is a small, long-established independent all-through school in Bristol founded in 1937, serving pupils from age 3 to 18. It operates a day-only model with a distinct international curriculum focus, delivering the IB Middle Years Programme at secondary level. The school emphasises personalised teaching and close pastoral care, reflected in its intimate cohort of 55 pupils across all year groups.
- →International-mindedness and IB curriculum pathway from secondary onwards
- →Highly personalised education with small class sizes and close staff-pupil relationships
- →Long-established, family-run ethos with continuity from preschool through A-level
Who thrives here
Pupils who thrive in smaller, more intimate settings and whose families value international perspectives and a nurturing, less pressurised academic environment. Particularly suited to those seeking continuity from early years through secondary.
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Contact & visit
254 Wells Road, Knowle
Bristol
BS4 2PN
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Cleve House School?
Day fees at Cleve House School are approximately £8,850 per year (2025/26).
How do you get into Cleve House School?
Cleve House School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is Cleve House School a boarding school?
Cleve House School is a day school in Bristol and does not offer boarding.
What is Cleve House School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Cleve House School “Excellent” (2020).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Nurturing, low-pressure environment with genuine pastoral care
✓International outlook and IB pedagogy developing cultural awareness
✓Continuity and familiarity from preschool through sixth form
Common concerns
!Very small cohort may limit peer diversity and breadth of social experience
!Limited facilities and co-curricular range compared to larger independent schools
!Not yet Ofsted-inspected (ISI inspected June 2024) so newer regularity baseline not yet established