Campaigning for the sensitive & appropriate development of St. Christopher’s
Let’s bring the site back to life for the community.
Let’s work together.
We are a voluntary community group with members from across Bristol.
We want the best possible development for our neighbourhood and our city.
Latest news
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Latest news **
What’s happening with the site?
The site is now up for sale on the open market.
The site now has Asset of Community (ACV) status due to its history of special needs education. This offers a number of protections, not least within the planning process – and crucially means it can give time and space for eligible community interest groups to bid for the land, should they wish.
However, sadly, as our picture shows the site is being allowed to deteriorate - and there are now grave concerns that some of the buildings are falling into disrepair - in particular the Grade 2 listed, Grace House, which is a masterpiece of Steiner design.
Rest assured though, SCAN is still committed to ensuring the best possible outcome for the site with the same principles as before – benefitting the city of Bristol while protecting our community.
Recent photos of the site indicate it’s not being cared for and being allowed to become overgrown
What does ACV status mean?
The St Christopher’s School site has been awarded ‘Asset of Community Value’ status by Bristol City Council.
The title means the community should have much more say over the future of the site and any development. This official legal protection recognises the contribution the school made to local communities in Bristol and also recognises that the site could be a key part of any SEND provision in the future.
Crucially, it also means the land cannot be sold without the community being given a chance to bid for it. That’s why we know the land is up for sale. Last time, the community was not informed about this and we were all taken by surprise.
The importance of the ACV status also has to be taken into consideration with any future planing application.
The campaign was run by the SEND Alliance for St Christopher’s - a mix of SEND charity representatives, community leaders, local businesses and individuals from across Bristol - including local legend, Peter Lord from Aardman Animations as well as members of SCAN.
Need more information or help?
Just email us! On: stchristophersactionnetwork@gmail.com
We’re here to help you have your voice heard.
**Let's work together to bring this site back to serve the community**
**Let's work together to bring this site back to serve the community**
An aerial view of the St Christopher’s site with the listed Grade 2 listed Grace House in the foreground
What is SCAN?
SCAN was created as a community group in September 2021 with the sole aim of ensuring the site of the former St Christopher’s School is developed with the community in mind and is both sensitive to the history and heritage of the site as well as appropriate for our community and everyone who lives and works here.
We have a core group of volunteer members who meet regularly - and we are constantly working behind the scenes to press for St Christopher’s to be developed in a way that benefits the community and Bristol as a whole.
We have established excellent relationships with all our local councillors, other campaign & community groups, and we are working as transparently, collaboratively and inclusively as possible.
