Clifton College

Huge congratulations to our Prep swimmers 🏊🏅

Nine pupils recently competed in the IAPS Sport National Swimming Finals at the London Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park - an incredible achievement in itself 🏟️

One swimmer placed 3rd in the country in breaststroke, and another finished 6th in backstroke, competing among roughly 4,600 entrants across the championships.

A fantastic effort from all involved - well done!

We’re thrilled to be finalists in the Education Choices Awards for Improvements in EDIB and Supporting Sustainability, for the second year running in both categories! 🎉

This recognises the fantastic work of our cross-College EDIB team, especially the Anti-Prejudice Project, as well as our broader sustainability efforts, highlighted by our Year 9 trip to Tignes, where pupils travel sustainably and explore climate change first-hand in the Alps.

Thank you to our colleagues and pupils for helping build such an inclusive and environmentally conscious school community 🌟

Our Year 2 pupils had a lovely time at Forest School with their penpals today! 🌳🪵

Clifton College is delighted to announce a new partnership with Bristol & South Gloucestershire Swimming Club, expanding our swimming provision with additional training slots and access to elite‑level coaching. This collaboration will give pupils even more time in the pool and help establish the College as a true swimming hub in Bristol ✨🏊

The announcement comes as nine Prep pupils recently competed in the Swimming Finals - an incredible achievement and a sign of exciting things to come!

We are pleased to launch Clifton Conversations, a new podcast series designed to bridge the gap between education and the wider world 🎙️

Hosted by podcaster Simon Brewer (ET 1981), and generously funded by Jonathan Glassberg (PH 1983), Clifton Conversations explores the impact a Clifton College education had on former pupils and the opportunities that await our current pupils.

A mix of nostalgia and inspiration from a lineup of notable OCs who have navigated vastly different professional landscapes including broadcasting legend John Inverdale, global commodities expert Richard Holtum, and entrepreneur Jonathan Glassberg.

Links to the podcasts can be found on the News page of www.cliftoncollege.com:

https://www.cliftoncollege.com/news/oc/25-26/new-podcast-series-connects-sixth-formers-with-old-cliftonian-success-stories

Huge congratulations to our brilliant physicists ⚛️

Our Year 12 students achieved an outstanding three Silver and two Bronze awards in the Senior Physics Challenge.

Year 11 also shone in the Intermediate Physics Challenge, earning multiple Silver and Gold awards. Two pupils then stepped up to the Senior Challenge and secured Silver there as well.

A special mention goes to one pupil who placed in the top 50 nationally in the British Physics Olympiad - an incredible achievement 👏

Well done to all our pupils for their hard work, curiosity and passion for physics. We are very proud!

Ahead of our upcoming trip to Tignes, our Year 9 pupils have been out and about exploring innovation, sustainability, and engineering across three incredible local trips, including:

⚡ Hinkley Point - Getting a rare, first-hand look at the massive scale of nuclear engineering-perfect preparation for when we compare it to hydroelectric power at the Tignes Dam.

🌱 Jolly Hog - Learning all about sustainable food journeys and regenerative farming, reconnecting with exactly where our food comes from.

✈️ Concorde & Airbus - Exploring the ambition of supersonic travel and the future of green aviation.

It was a fantastic day of learning outside the classroom!

What a historic season it’s been for Clifton College Golf ⛳

For the first time, our golfers qualified for two National Finals in the same year - finishing an impressive 5th place in both the National Schools Foursomes and the Independent Schools Golf Association Finals 👏

One of our players also finished as the leading girl golfer over 36 holes and earned an invitation to the prestigious Justin Rose Pro Series.

Individual success shone too, with one pupil becoming the youngest‑ever winner of the Avon Schools U18 Championship at just 14, and another securing 2nd place at the South West Schools Championship before progressing to the All England Finals this July.

With growing participation, strong links to Club and expert coaching, it’s been a milestone year - congratulations to all involved on an unforgettable season!

We recently gained lots of new fluffy friends in our Prep Science school…🐣🐥

During the Lent Term we have held some wonderful informal concerts across our Pre-Prep and Prep School - with an incredible range of instruments and talent on display 🎶🎻🪉

Thank you to everyone who has come along to support our young musicians, these informal performances are core to building confidence and creating positive memories!