Torwood House School was established in 1915. It occupies a large grade 2 listed building in Durdham Park in the Redland area of Bristol, together with a further property purchased six years ago in the same road, which now houses pupils from Year 2 to Year 6. The larger property, which can accommodate up to 166 pre-school children houses the baby unit, nursery, the reception year (Year R) and Year 1. There are 77 pupils on roll from Year R to Year 6. Torwood House School is nonselective and non-denominational. It aims “to provide its pupils with a happy, stimulating and caring environment … where they are supported and valued as individuals; where they encounter stimulating and challenging experiences.” It has been in the ownership of the present proprietor since 1996. Summary of main findings Torwood House is a good school which provides pupils with a sound education. There are plenty of opportunities for the pupils to gain in self-confidence and to attain high standards. Good attention is given to care and welfare with a focus on healthy lifestyles and pupils enjoy coming to school. The teachers plan lessons carefully and together with the assistants give pupils good support in their learning. The school is full of pupils’ work on display of which they are justly proud and there is a very friendly atmosphere throughout the two sites. The headteacher is clear about the priorities for school development and leads the school very effectively. What the school does well: • it enables pupils to make good progress and attain standards above the national average by the end of Key Stages 1 and 2; • it provides a very good curriculum which meets the needs of all pupils; • it enables pupils to enjoy their school life; and • it provides parents with a very wide range of information.