Bristol's schools
Sir: Richard West's article (Torn-again socialist', 28 May) on Bern and Bristol refers to the ruination of inner-city schools. `Two of the grammar schools are now con prehensive: a third is private and does not give scholarships to clever children poor homes.' frog]
May I make it clear, if Bristol Grammar School is referred to, that we offfa ermil one
third of our places to children from ies needing financial assistance or free places. We are more than happy to make these places available thanks to the Government's Assisted Places Scheme and to generous bursaries from our local the benefactor, Mr John James, from Wolfson Trust, from the governors and public-spirited donors. We were forced to go independent and fee-paying. We wish treo make the benefits of an education he available as widely as possible to children. from every background. Other schools feel the same and welcome children from St Paul's, as from every part of the community.
Bristol Brist01
Roy Avery
The Grammar School, University Road,
Previous page
