Size Pupils cannot drift, hide or get lost at King's; our relatively small size is a key to our success. Day pupils are fully integrated into our seven boarding houses which provide all pupils with outstanding support.
From the Headmaster King's Bruton is a remarkable school. We have a
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King's endeavours to keep its pupil numbers to approximately 350 in total.
wonderful heritage going back 500 years, but, more importantly, our education is dynamic, innovative and tailored to the needs of each and every pupil. We are proud that our relatively small size allows us to provide outstanding pastoral care along with an impressive
Boys 55%
Girls 45%
Boarders 55%
Day 45%
range of academic and extra-curricular opportunities. I think we sometimes take our beautiful location in the south Somerset town of Bruton for granted; there can be few better places to live, work, learn and play. The people make the School, both staff and pupils, and we are undoubtedly a strong, value-driven community. I hope you enjoy finding out more about King's Bruton and I would be delighted to welcome you for a private visit or at one of our termly open mornings.
Ian Wilmshurst, MA (Cantab) Headmaster
International pupils make up 9% of pupils at King's
Other 4%
European 5%
Why choose King's Bruton? We place a very high value on a genuinely holistic education in which every individual pupil is given an opportunity to flourish and develop. Central to this are our three pillars:
Size + Quality = Success
Quality What makes King's a remarkable school is the quality of the education we offer all our pupils. We provide academic strength and breadth, resulting in places at top universities and sought-after apprenticeships. Our music is exceptional and our sport is strong.
Boarding & Day Parents can choose to send their children to King's as a boarder or a day pupil. All pupils, whether day or boarding, join a House. Day pupils participate fully and proudly in House activities. This fosters a cohesive pupil community across the whole school whilst also developing a positive, competitive spirit in House competitions. King's has Saturday morning school for all pupils followed by sport fixtures. Pupils are then able to enjoy a wide range of activities on Saturday night and Sunday. The majority of boarders (around 80%) stay ‘in’, ensuring a lively and active weekend community. King's has a warm and supportive boarding community, and provides a comprehensive all round education in which pupils of all ages are valued as individuals. The School has a strong Christian ethos, and encourages and supports pupils in their spiritual growth and faith. At King's we believe it is healthy and right to take matters of faith seriously and that investigation should be risk free and full of fun.
Success Combine small size with high quality and the result is a successful school (for ages 13 to 18), where every pupil is supported to meet their full potential.
Access to first choice universities in 2020 Aeronautics & Astronautics with Industrial Placement Year at Southampton Aerospace Engineering with a Foundation Year at Swansea Agriculture & Farm Management at Royal Agricultural University Arts & Humanities (Foundation Year) at Sussex Biochemistry at Newcastle Biomedical Science (MSci) at Manchester Business & Management at Oxford Brookes Business & Management with Industrial Experience at Exeter Business with professional placement at Bath Commercial Pilot Training at L3 Flight School Computer Science at Portsmouth Criminology at Birmingham Economics & Politics at Exeter Engineering at Cardiff English at York English & Modern Languages at Exeter English Literature at Manchester Events Management at Oxford Brookes Fashion Promotion at Manchester Met Foundation Diploma in Art & Design at Central St Martins (UAL) Graphic Design at Edinburgh Health Sciences at University of Central Michigan History at Newcastle History at UCL History & Ancient History at Exeter Hospitality Management (Including Year Abroad) at Essex Human & Social Sciences at Cardiff International Hospitality & Tourism Management (Accelerated) at Coventry International Relations at Exeter Languages, Cultures & Philosophy at Leeds Law at Exeter Law at Sussex Liberal Arts & Sciences at University College Maastricht, Netherlands Mathematics at Queen Mary's, London Mechanical Engineering at Exeter Mechanical Engineering at Portsmouth Modern History & Politics (Integrated) at Cardiff Modern Languages at Exeter Multimedia Sports Journalism with Foundation Year at UCFB Music at Oxford - St John's College Music Technology at UWL Nursing (Adult) at Birmingham Performing Arts at BIMM Physical Geography & Geology at Plymouth Physics at Edinburgh Planning & Property Development at Oxford Brookes Politics & Modern History at Manchester Politics, Philosophy & Economics at Edinburgh Politics, Philosophy & Economics at UCL Psychology - distance course at Derby Psychology at Durham Psychology at St Andrew's Psychology with Criminology at Nottingham Trent Sport & Exercise Sciences at Exeter Sport Business Management at Gloucestershire Sport Coaching at Cardiff Met Sport Performance Analysis at Cardiff Met Sports Business & Sports Broadcasting at UCFB Veterinary Medicine & Science at Surrey Zoology at Reading
Academic Aspiration Academic success at King's culminates in acceptances at top UK and international universities as well as places on outstanding apprenticeship programmes. At King's we provide the academic environment for all pupils to thrive and succeed but also recognise that a top university place may not represent success to all. We nurture and guide the individual along their personal path to reach their own academic, career and life goals.
Well-rounded & Accomplished Academic results are only part of what makes a well-rounded and confident young adult. We strive to ensure that all pupils participate in a wide variety of extracurricular activities. Participation in Duke of Edinburgh (Silver and Gold) and the Combined Cadet Force including the Ten Tors expedition - is encouraged and very popular. Participation in sport and music is encouraged, and pupils can also benefit from a range of other activities including art, drama, Model United Nations, a variety of music clubs and bands, touch typing, film club, karate and skateboarding to name but a few.
After King's Bruton The destinations of pupils from King's Bruton Sixth Form are characterised by variety, with pupils being individually supported to find their best fit. Over the past three years, over 90% of pupils applying to university have attained places at one of their top two choices, including prestigious institutions, such as the University of Cambridge and many elite Russell Group universities. Pupils have also gained places on highly competitive courses, such as Veterinary Medicine and Dental Surgery. The diversity of destinations has seen pupils achieve places at leading overseas universities, including Columbia University, Chicago University, University College Utrecht and ESADE (Spain). We are equally delighted by the success of pupils reaching market-leading apprenticeship destinations, such as Deloitte, as well as offering further support to those who wish to enter the job market directly on leaving King's.
Sport King's performs at a high level in our core sports of Rugby, boys' and girls' Hockey, Netball, Cricket, Athletics and Tennis and fully supports pupils in terms of participating in representative sport. Our Athletic Development Programme supports pupils who have participated, currently participate or have the potential to participate in sport at a representative level and includes a tailor made Strength and Conditioning Programme.
Music In 2019, we were honoured to have The Queen Elizabeth Music School opened by Her Majesty The Queen. This state-of-the-art building offers musicians an unrivalled base for music accomplishment. There are outstanding recital venues and recording studios and a huge number of performance opportunities for pupils. King's offers musicians the scope to join a variety of orchestras, bands and choirs.
Learning Support King's has a dedicated Learning Support Department which caters for a variety of learning requirements. We ensure at the outset that we are capable of fully supporting the needs of a pupil so they are able to access the breadth of our curriculum. We are a CReSTeD school, registered and audited by the Council for the Registration of Schools Teaching Dyslexic Pupils.
Overseas Pupils Every year, King's welcomes overseas pupils from over fourteen countries including Germany, France, Spain, Kenya, China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Dubai. These pupils fully participate in life at King's and we, in turn, benefit from the wide cultural variety they bring to the School.
English as an Additional Language (EAL) Overseas pupils who do not have English as their first language are invited to join EAL classes to improve their English language skills and complete qualifications in the internationally recognised Cambridge Suite examinations.
Facilities Pupils benefit from dedicated departments offering the latest teaching aides and technologies set in both modern and historic buildings. The sports facilities include excellent rugby pitches, cricket pitches, astros, tennis courts, netball courts, an indoor sports centre and gym. We have the use of a 25m indoor pool nearby at our prep school, Hazlegrove. We also benefit from an observatory, an extensive Library, a beautiful historical Memorial Hall, The Queen Elizabeth Music School, the Fitzjames Theatre, an academic Sixth Form Centre and Sixth Form Social Club.
Location Based in the beautiful South West of England, in the ancient town of Bruton in Somerset, King's is easily accessible by road, rail and air. Surrounded by countryside and with the benefit of being in the centre of a small town with a range of amenities, as well as having easy access to larger cities, King's offers the best of both worlds.
Want to find out more? We welcome families to Open Mornings and private visits throughout term time. If you would like to arrange a visit to the School please contact our Registrar, Gilly Bunday: registrar@kingsbruton.com You can also visit our website which will provide you with more information and videos to watch that give an insight into life at King's.
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