Clifton Diocese
Schools & Colleges
The department has three main roles:
Advising and acting for the Bishop and trustees on all matters relating to schools and colleges.
Advising and supporting the schools of the diocese in carrying out their mission as Catholic schools.
Providing information and advice to the Catholic community on the provision of Catholic education and access to it.
Liaising with all relevant stakeholders across the region, to ensure that the Catholic schools provide the best education to all our children.
We understand that every child is unique and a precious gift. Our schools working in partnership with the home and parish are dedicated to providing academic excellence in a community of faith. They prepare the young people in their care to become global citizens by sharing their faith, their gifts and their time.
R E Teaching Resources
Find resources for Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Chaplaincy
RE Inspections
Here you will find Denominational Reports (S48) for all our schools
Courses
Find out about all the courses we offer from this Department .
Governance
Resources for Governors and those wishing to become a Governor
Latest News
Here you will find all the great things happening in our Diocesan Schools
Our Trusts
Bishop Bosco’s vision for the schools in Clifton .
Primary School Admissions for 2026-27
If you have a child born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022, then now is the time to apply for a school place for admission from September 2026 onwards. You must complete the application form that is available from the School Admissions team of the Local Authority (LA) in which you live. The LA areas within Clifton Diocese are listed below; please visit the school admissions page of the relevant LA website for where you live, to access their online 2026-27 Reception Intake online application form (or contact them to request a paper form).
- Bath and North East Somerset Council
- Bristol City Council
- Gloucestershire County Council (from 3 November)
- North Somerset Council
- Somerset County Council
- South Gloucestershire Council
- Swindon Borough Council
- Wiltshire County Council.
If your child is Catholic, you should also provide a copy of the baptism certificate to your preferred Catholic school. If your child is of another denomination or faith, please see the school’s admission arrangements for details of the oversubscription criteria and required supporting evidence. Admission arrangements and Supplementary Information Forms are available from our schools’ websites & offices. Please ensure you apply by the closing date of 15 January 2026. If you miss the closing date (and/or forget to provide your preferred Catholic school with a copy of your child’s baptism certificate (if applicable), it may reduce the chances of being offered a place – so please do it as soon as possible!
