King's Bruton

A other independent school school in Somerset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for King's Bruton.

Bruton, BA100ED Age 13-18 Mixed intake
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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

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Contact Information

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Source: GIAS
Address
Plox
Bruton, BA100ED

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
123905
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Independent
Address
Plox, Bruton, BA10 0ED
Age range
13-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Anglican/Christian
School status
Open
Capacity
380 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
355

Calculated Fields

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Class Size Information

Average Class Size
30 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
59
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
355 pupils
13-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

History (GCE A level)
(8 students)
Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
(10 students)
Spanish (GCE A level)
(6 students)
Small Business Management (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
(15 students)
Speech & Drama (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
(7 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

A sense of community Punch above our weight Modesty in victory and graciousness in defeat Acceptance and equality Loyalty Respect Pride

There is mutual respect between staff and pupils and between pupils and their peers within a safe environment with the highest standards of pastoral care, and the schools have a common Christian ethos.

Head Teacher's Message

King’s Bruton is a boarding and day school, which places a very high value on a genuinely holistic education in which every individual pupil is given an opportunity to flourish and develop. It is a smaller school that punches above its weight, offering breadth and quality of education. The school emphasizes community, character and fun, with outstanding pastoral care. Recent achievements include outstanding GCSE, A Level and BTEC results, most pupils going on to their first-choice university, strong sport and performing arts, a 200-seat theatre, a large choir, and a thriving Duke of Edinburgh program.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

CCF KSBMotorSport

Sports

Hockey

Facilities

Arion House Blackford House Lyon House New House Priory House Wellesley House 200-seat theatre Queen Elizabeth Music School Sir Peter Squire Pavilion Fives courts swimming bath Wyndham building classrooms

Curriculum Highlights

GCSE A Level BTEC

Admissions Criteria

King’s Bruton is non-selective. Places are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, so early application is strongly encouraged. Registration is online. The school does not always require pre-tests; most 3rd Form entry UK-based applicants may be expected to sit Common Entrance; offers are based on school reports and interviews. House allocation is at the Headmaster’s discretion. A £120 registration fee (Hazlegrove pupils exempt) is payable; a £1,000 deposit is required to secure a place; an additional deposit may apply for non-EU residents.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available Bursaries: Available

Registration fee £120 (Hazlegrove pupils exempt). Non-refundable. Deposit £1,000 for formal offer. An additional deposit may be payable by parents whose residence is outside the EU.

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