Amazing Facilities at St Brendan’s Sixth Form College in Bristol
At St Brendan’s, you’ll learn, create and grow in a welcoming, specialist 16–19 campus designed around your independence and future.
Our facilities are modern, spacious and built to help every student thrive; whether you’re studying science, sport, art, media or anything in between. St Brendan's Sixth Form College was almost entirely rebuilt in 2009 to provide university-standard facilities to students within a relaxing and supportive environment.
Environmentally friendly
All buildings have been designed to minimise the College's impact on the environment, utilising the earth's natural resources, such as sunlight and rainwater. They are designed to minimise the carbon emissions, whilst providing a great place to work and study.
Explore our Campus
Our campus brings together dedicated subject spaces, social areas, and specialist studios so you can study your way, meet new people, and feel confident exploring new opportunities.
Specialist Learning Spaces
Purpose-built labs for Biology, Chemistry and Physics with modern equipment suitable for advanced Level 3 study.
- Safe, spacious lab environments
- Hands‑on practical opportunities that build confidence
- Specialist technicians offering support
“The new laboratories at St Brendan's Sixth Form College have been fitted out to a very high specification and would be the envy of many Universities”
Geoff Biggs (Severn Sales Lab Equipment)
Our open-plan creative arts studios are equipped with the latest machinery and equipment. The light and inspirational spaces encourage cross-fertilisation of ideas between fine art, sculpture, printmaking, graphics, fashion, textiles and digital photography.
Professional‑level resources to support media and creative industries pathways:
- Editing suites
- TV/media production rooms
- Recording studio
Our Music performance, theatre and dance spaces give you the chance to express yourself, build confidence and work collaboratively in bright, open environments that spark imagination.
What you’ll find:
- A fully equipped theatre and music performing space ideal for acting, movement and ensemble work
- Professional lighting, staging and sound equipment
- Dance studio with mirrors
From physical theatre to contemporary dance, Band showcases to script work and devised performances, these spaces help you take creative risks, explore new techniques, and develop your performance identity.
Our Engineering studios are hands‑on, practical and created to mirror real industry environments, giving you the chance to apply your learning, develop technical skills and bring ideas to life.
What you’ll find:
- Specialist workshops equipped with tools and machinery for manufacturing and design
- Modern CAD facilities and digital resources to support engineering theory
- Safe, well‑structured workspaces overseen by experienced staff
- Opportunities to work on real projects that build problem‑solving and technical confidence
These industry‑inspired studios help you develop the skills needed for engineering apprenticeships, university pathways and future STEM careers.
Learning spaces that support your independence
Our library and study centre offer a calm, university‑style environment where you can manage your time and work independently.
- Silent, quiet and group-study zones
- Digital and printed resources
- Friendly staff to support your academic development
Our campus is designed for you to enjoy your day, meet new people and feel part of something bigger.
- Comfortable indoor social areas
- Outdoor seating and green spaces
St Brendan’s Sixth Form College has two on-site cafes; serving hot and cold food and drinks from 10am-2pm.
Sport, Health & Wellbeing Facilities
Whether you study sport or simply enjoy staying active, you’ll find everything you need to take part, unwind and feel good.
- Multi‑purpose sports hall
- Gym with variety of fitness equipment
- Space for enrichment, team training and recreational sports
Your wellbeing matters. Our dedicated hub provides a confidential and supportive space to talk, seek guidance and access specialist support.
- Pastoral and wellbeing teams
- Drop‑in support for any concerns
- College nurse
- Help available whenever you need it
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Independent Study & Student Life
“Your Time, Your Future” Campus Layout
With flexible timetables and a trust-based open‑campus ethos, you’ll have the ability to make your day work for you. Our facilities are built around giving you more freedom than school sixth forms.
- Flexible timetables
- Open campus ethos
- Move between study zones, enrichment spaces and social areas
- Manage your time like a university student
- Build independence and confidence in a supportive environment
Accessibility, Safety & Policies
We’re committed to creating an environment where every young person feels safe, supported and able to thrive.
- Clear safeguarding processes
- Trained pastoral and wellbeing teams
- Secure campus access and monitoring
Our facilities are designed to be accessible and inclusive.
- Step‑free access across key buildings
- Lift access where required
- Accessible toilets
- Support available for SEND students
For full transparency, we provide clear, up‑to‑date information for students, parents and carers, including:
- Safeguarding and child protection
- Health and Safety
- Accessibility and Inclusion
- Fire safety procedures
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) commitments
- Smoking:
The College actively works to discourage smoking. However, some members of the community are smokers and, in order to keep students safe, a small outdoor area near the entrance has been identified as the only area where students, staff and visitors may smoke on site.
Getting to and around campus
Located in the heart of Bristol’s post‑16 community, St Brendan’s is easy to reach and well connected.
- Excellent bus links across Bristol and the wider region
- Cycle‑friendly campus with bike storage
- Clear signage and accessible routes between buildings
Whether you’re travelling from central Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset or further afield, our location makes your journey simple.
