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SUPPORT OUR APPEAL

Support Our Appeal

We invite you to take time to peruse the information contained in each section below. This will give you an overview of the number of options we have available for community members to support our Appeal. 

Recognising Your Support

Founders GIFT £2,000

Donors who pledge or donate more than £2,000 will be replicating the foresight of our founders who established the School and will receive a special 150th Anniversary certificate.

Bursary donors £40,000 to £100,000

Donors who fund individual bursary pupils, either for two years in the Sixth Form or five years during the Senior School (Years 7-11) will have the opportunity to have a bursary named in their honour. In supporting the bursary element of our Appeal, donors are transforming the lives of talented young people, making a significant difference to them, their families and our School.

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Science donors £50,000 to £150,000

Science donors who pledge or donate over £50,000 towards our science facilities will be offered the opportunity to be acknowledged through a commemorative plaque displayed in the new science development. By supporting the science element of our Appeal, donors will be making significant difference to our pupils and our School. 

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All donations and pledges, whatever their size, are gratefully received and help us in "Funding the Future" so we can continue to offer an outstanding and enriching learning experience for generations to come.

Appeal donors will receive regular communications demonstrating the impact of your gift, be invited to special anniversary forthcoming events and be listed as an Appeal Donor (unless donors wish to remain anonymous).

The impact of philanthropy

Parents, friends and our alumni body, the Clifton Rosarians, have consistently shown their support to Clifton High School. Over the decades, philanthropy has shaped our physical environment and enabled us to establish transformative bursaries and scholarships, changing the lives of so many pupils. 

Below are a series of projects that are examples of the difference you have made: 


New technology for our youngest learners

Recently, we have significantly invested in improving access to new technology across our Infant and Junior School. We have funded two new touch tables for The Hive Pre-School and Reception classes as well as innovative coding kits in the Junior School.  

“Technology and digital capability embedded into the heart of Clifton High School is critical and enables staff and pupils to be capable leaders now and in the future. This is the reason why I feel so passionate about supporting the School's drive to provide new technology and digital learning systems across the Infant and Junior School." 

former parent and Foundation donor

Children using Touch Table at Clifton High School


1963 Development Fund

In 1963 Clifton High School launched an ambitious and successful appeal to improve facilities across our campus. The aim of the appeal was to raise £76,000 to fund:

  • an indoor swimming pool
  • a domestic science and music block
  • a new library
  • improvements across School Green

Clifton Rosarian success - the difference you have made 

During their education at Clifton High School, Kate and Izzy trained in Artistic Swimming in our on-site indoor Swimming Pool. Competing at the 2021 Tokyo and 2024 Paris Olympics where Kate and Izzy won an historic silver medal for Team GB in Paris.

“The on-site swimming pool is an amazing facility that afforded us the opportunity to pursue our ambitions whilst still at School. During lockdown, conforming to government guidelines, we were able to use the pool when we had nowhere else to train. This really saved our journey to the Olympics.”

Kate ShortmaN (CR 2020) and Izzy Thorpe (CR 2020) Olympic silver medaLlists

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Supporting pupils, whatever their family's financial situation

We have strived to open our School gates to families with a thirst for knowledge, irrespective of their financial means. Our belief, in the importance of accessibility and inclusivity has been, and always will be, woven into the fabric of Clifton High School. 

Clifton Rosarian Success - the difference you have made

Following a degree in Law and a Masters in Psychology, Jade found her passion in the realms of Business Psychology and Organisational Development. During her time at School, Jade was the recipient of a Bursary Award. 

“Clifton High School helped mould the person I am today; the teachers taught me to be bold, confident and reach for the heights to pursue my dreams. I was given a wonderful opportunity, and I am eternally grateful for the support I was given, as I wouldn't have been able to attend Clifton High School without financial help.”

Jade (CR 2006)

Clifton High School Foundation


The gift of a legacy - supporting future generations

Gifting through wills has played a pivotal role in shaping Clifton High School, enabling us to grow our facilities and support pupils with life-changing bursaries. Legacy gifts have enabled us to continue to provide an outstanding learning experience for our pupils today, and for generations to come.

“Music has always been integral to our School community. Thanks to a recent legacy, we have been able to purchase five new pianos, including a grand piano in our main hall, ensuring we have first-class facilities to support our talented students.”

Mr Andrew Cleaver, Head Of JUNIOR SCHOOL Music

Clifton High School Foundation