St Brendan's Sixth Form College
St Brendan's Sixth Form College is a state-funded college for students aged 16 to 19 in Brislington, Bristol, England. About 1,700 students study A-levels, BTECs and GCSEs on a modern, university-style campus.
History and overview: The college began as a Catholic boys’ school in 1896, founded by the Irish Christian Brothers in Bristol. It moved to Brislington in 1960 after purchasing Brislington House. In the late 1970s it became a coeducational sixth form college offering A‑levels and other Level 3 courses, drawing students from Bristol, Bath and South Gloucestershire. It is inclusive and does not require membership of the Catholic faith.
Facilities and leadership: The campus was rebuilt in 2009, adding a music and performing arts building, a theatre, a dance studio, a large sports hall, a fitness suite, and a Design & Technology workshop with laser cutters and a 3D printer. Marian Curran has been principal since 2020, after serving as vice principal from 2018.
Student life and enrichment: The college has a large Student Union that runs events and works with the National Union of Students. There is an LGBT-friendly group, St Brendan’s Relationships, which focuses on advice, campaigning, support and social activities; it won an NUS LGBT Campaign award in 2009. Enrichment activities include sport, drama, art, music, journalism and chaplaincy.
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