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Bruton School for Girls布鲁顿女子学校, Sunny Hill, Bruton, Somerset BA10 0NT
Tel: 01749 814400 Fax: 01749 812537
Website: www.brutonschool.co.uk
• GIRLS, 2–18 Day, 7–18 Boarding (full & weekly)
• Pupils 450, Upper sixth 50
• Termly fees £2380–£2985 (Day), £4485–£5090 (Boarding)
• GSA, BSA
• Enquiries/application to the School Registrar

What it’s like
Founded in 1900, it has a fine 40-acre rural site on the edge of the small town of Bruton in a beautiful part of Somerset with views of Glastonbury Tor, the Quantocks and the Mendips. Bath, Bristol and Salisbury are easily accessible and full use is made of their cultural facilities. Its buildings are pleasant and very well equipped and facilities are good. The prep school is also on the campus, as is the sixth form, in separate college buildings. The school is well supported in the local community. There are three boarding houses and pupils come from all over the British Isles and overseas. The school’s declared aims are to provide a high standard of academic education, while at the same time encouraging creative and practical talents in music, art, drama and sport. Examination results are very good. The approach in the sixth form aims to develop cultural and social skills to enhance independence and career ambitions. There is a good range of sport and games and many county representatives. There is a strong commitment to local community projects and to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme.

School profile

Pupils & entrance
Pupils: Total age range 2–18; 450 girls (330 day, 120 boarding). Senior department 11–18, 350 girls.
Entrance: Main entry ages 7, 11, 13 and 16. Own entrance exam used. No special skills or religious requirements. 35% of senior intake from state schools (plus 10% to sixth form).

Scholarships, bursaries & extras 15 pa scholarships, including academic and music. Parents not expected to buy textbooks; no other compulsory extras.

Parents 60+% live within 30 miles; up to 10% live overseas.

Head & staff
Principal: Mrs Barbara Bates in post since 1999. Educated at Accrington High School and London University (history of art and philosophy, MA in education management and policy). Previously Director of Studies at James Allen’s Girls’ School and taught in the maintained and independent sector in London. Also FRSA, Member of Institute of Management, Member of SW Region ISC.
Teaching staff: 42 full time, 10 part time. Annual turnover 5%. Average age 46.

Exam results
GCSE: In 2003, 72 pupils in Year 11. 96% gained at least grade C in 8+ subjects. Average GCSE score 59 (57 over 5 years).
A-levels: 50 in upper sixth. Average final point score achieved by upper sixth formers 334.

University & college entrance 85% of sixth-form leavers go on to a degree course (15% after a gap year), 9% to Oxbridge. 6% take courses in medicine, dentistry & veterinary science, 40% in science & engineering, 35% in humanities & social sciences, 10% in art & design. Others typically go on to art/drama college, few to articled professional training.

Curriculum GCSE, AS and A-levels. 20 GCSE subjects, 22 AS/A-level.
Sixth form: Most sixth formers take 4 subjects at AS-level, 3 at A-level. 50% take science A-levels; 40% arts/humanities; 10% both. Key skills largely integrated into sixth-form courses; separate units for ICT, ESB, critical thinking, Leith’s food and wine certificate, study skills, driver education.
Vocational: Work experience available.
Special provision: Specialist teaching for specific learning difficulties and EFL support programme.
Languages: French, German, Spanish and Latin offered to GCSE and A-level. Regular exchanges.
ICT: Taught both as a discrete subject (2 lessons/week in Year 7–9) and across the curriculum, eg presentation and research. 50 computers for pupil use (16 hours a day), all networked and with e-mail and internet access, 15 laptops. Most pupils take NDTEF in Year 9 and Key Skills in lower sixth.

The arts
Music: Up to 60% of pupils learn a musical instrument; instrumental exams can be taken.
Drama & dance: Drama and dance offered. GCSE and A-level drama, LAMDA exams may be taken. All pupils can be involved in school productions (several annually).
Art & design: On average, 25 take GCSE, 15 A-level. Design, textiles, art history, photography also offered. Evening activities in painting, photography, sculpture, life-drawing etc open to other schools and the local community.

Sport & activities
Sport: Hockey, netball, tennis, swimming, rounders, athletics, gymnastics compulsory. Optional: dance, aerobics, badminton, fencing, judo, volleyball, basketball, cricket, riding, aerobics, fitness, dance. National representatives in athletics, cross-country; county reps at athletics, cross-country, hockey, netball, tennis.
Activities: Pupils take bronze, silver and gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award; can also train as army cadets. Up to 15 clubs, eg public speaking, debating, technology and electronics, bridge, sports, cookery, art. Also driving instruction available for sixth form including courses in motor mechanics, personal safety and driving test preparation..

School life
Uniform: School uniform worn except in the sixth form.
Houses & prefects: Competitive houses. Head girls, prefects and hall captains elected.
Religion: Regular assemblies. Sunday service for boarders.
Social: Joint social events are arranged with local schools. Organised trips abroad. Senior pupils allowed to bring own bikes/cars to school. Meals self-service. School shop. Sixth-form social club.

Discipline Pupils failing to produce homework once might expect to do a repeat. No tobacco, drugs or alcohol allowed.

Boarding Sixth form in single study bedrooms (with basin, computer point and telephone); Year 11 have individual accommodation, others share rooms. Resident qualified medical staff. Central dining room. Sixth formers may provide and cook their own food. Weekly and flexi-boarding available. Visits to the local town allowed.

Alumni association is run by Mrs Sue Nurse, c/o the School.