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Where does the School sit in the DCSF 2007 League Tables?
Bruton School for Girls topped the Somerset League Table for 2007. Please visit the news page on this website for further information.
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What are the advantages of an all-girls-education?
A Girls' School Association report published in 2007 shows an all-girls-education has a lifelong impact. Please visit the news page on this website for further information.
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Is there a bus service for Day Students?
Yes. There are a number of bus services available for day students. Buses are run both by the school and local bus companies. Please visit the transport page on this website or download our Bus Timetable.
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What does your school site look like?
Visit our interactive map on the "Girls Only" pages to take a tour around our school.
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Can I board for just one night?
Yes, day students may request to board for a single night. Some girls do this on a regular basis, for example every Tuesday night, because of a commitment like an after-school drama rehearsal. For some students it is just a one-off request. We keep a number of beds in the boarding houses free for this purpose but space is limited and requests are treated on a first-come basis.
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Can boarders go home at weekends?
Yes, boarders are able to return home at weekends or stay with friends providing permission has been granted by the Housemistress. Weekly boarders return home every weekend and usually depart school on a Friday night and return on Sunday night or Monday morning. Girls involved in school sporting fixtures on Saturdays are required to attend these. On a school fixed exeat weekend of which there are two per term, all boarders must either return home or to their guardians.
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What activities are there for boarders at weekends?
The Deputy Head (Boarding and Welfare) and House Staff arrange a number of activities each weekend starting on Friday night. These include trips to the Cinema, Bath and Bristol, shopping, visits to local historical towns and sites, in-school workshops and swimming. See our Boarding pages to find out more.
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If I board how will I be able to keep in touch with home?
You can communicate with home and friends via email, letter or telephone. Each boarding house has its own ICT room where you can use the computers to send and receive emails to your own school email account. Boarders may use the school’s post collection to include letters or parcels home and stamps are available to purchase from our stationery shop. In the junior boarding house there is a telephone for student use and in the senior boarding house each girl has a telephone in her room. The girls can set up a telephone account with the school to use these phones.
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If I board how many people will I share a room with?
Preparatory School girls in our junior house, Old Vicarage, share with 2 – 3 others when first joining. The older girls then move to dorms which they will share but have their own partitioned area with bed, drawers and study desk.
In the Seniors’ house, Highcroft, all girls have their own room with bed, desk, drawers and basin.
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Does the school provide bedding or should I bring my own?
The school can provide bedding however we find that most girls like to bring their own duvet, bed linen and pillow to help them personalise their room. The girls’ laundry is done for them and in the senior house, machines are available and the girls often opt to do their own washing.
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Do you have events with other Schools?
Yes, our girls regularly attend social events both at Bruton and other schools. We also invite schools to attend activities such as Science Week, Arts Week and sporting tournaments.
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How many students are there at Bruton?
Around 350 with approximately 80 of this number in the Preparatory School. We usually have about 90 boarders.
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What is an average class size?
In the Preparatory School, class sizes average 12 – 15 with smaller numbers in the Pre-Prep. In Forms 1, 2 and 3 of the Senior School classes usually contain 15 – 20 girls. At GCSE the average is in the region of 15 and in the Sixth Form approximately 8.
My daughter is interested in Art. Can I view student artwork?
We have a very strong Art Department and student artwork is displayed prominently throughout the school as well as in the Art Department and if you visit us for an Open Day or other event you can't help but admire the girls' work. We are pleased to also have an online Art Gallery on this website showcasing some of our students' artwork. View the Art Gallery.
What is the food like?
The food is delicious! Our catering team work hard to provide a variety of foods and cater for vegetarians and those with allergies. Boarders enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner in the dining room as well as morning and afternoon snacks. Day girls have lunch in the dining room as well as snacks. Have a look at a typical menu to find out more.
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Where do I purchase Uniform?
The school’s main uniform suppliers are:
E J Parker & Sons Ltd, Market Place, Castle Cary, Somerset BA7 7AG Tel: (01963) 350253
Len Smith’s, 1-15 Heath Road, Twickenham, Middlesex TW1 4DB Tel: (0208) 843 6483
Email: sales@lensmiths.co.uk
www.lensmiths.com
Parents of day girls are asked to contact the suppliers directly. For overseas boarders, orders can be placed through the Bursar’s Secretary Tel: (01749) 814430 or email aleggett@brutonschool.co.uk
The Parent Staff Association runs a Second Hand Uniform Shop. This is open 8.30 am – 11.00 am and 3.30 pm – 5.00 pm on Thursdays during term time. Alternative times are available by appointment. Messages can be passed to the Uniform Shop via Reception – Tel (01749) 814400.
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Where do your students go after Bruton?
Bruton girls achieve tremendous results at A level and all our students go on to higher education at the university or college of their choice. We have a number of Oxbridge entrants each year as well as many girls attending the other top UK Universities. The strength of our Art and Drama departments is reflected in the number of students studying at the country’s finest Art Schools and performing arts colleges. See our Leavers’ Destinations page to find out more.
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How do I apply for entry?
We ask all parents to complete a Registration Form which is available for the Registrar. Contact the Registrar on (01749) 814401 or email admissions@brutonschool.co.uk. Visit the Admissions page for more information.
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When should I register my Daughter?
We recommend you register your daughter for entry as soon as possible. We do accept registrations at any time throughout the year but earlier applications are given priority.
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Do you have Open Days?
Yes, we have a number of Open Days throughout the year as well as two Preparatory School Activity Mornings designed for girls looking to join the Prep and Pre-Prep. However, we also welcome individual family visits. Visit the Open Days page for dates and details.
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Can my daughter apply for a Scholarship?
Scholarships are available to girls joining the Senior School or Sixth Form for academic, sport, music and arts. Visit the Scholarship page to find out more.
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What are your School’s fees?
Our fees are available to view on this website. Visit the Fees page to find out more.
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My daughter will be travelling to Bruton from overseas. Will there be someone to meet her at the airport?
We have a coach service for students arriving from overseas which will collect girls from London Heathrow on the day before term starts. Your daughter will be met by one of our house staff along with other students arriving on that day. You will need to advise us of your daughter’s flight details. You can email info@brutonschool.co.uk. We also have a coach service which takes girls to Heathrow on the last day of term. Visit our Travelling to Bruton page to find out more.
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I was a student at Bruton School for Girls many years ago and would like to get in touch with old friends. How can I do this?
Visit www.brutonfriends.co.uk, an exciting new service, provided by the school, to help you reconnect with old friends and colleagues. The Sunny Hill Old Girls Association (SHOGA) has over 600 members and is always happy to hear from past students looking to get in touch with old friends. An annual reunion is held in the summer term. Visit the SHOGA page on this website to find out more. We welcome past students to any of our school events including Open Days. View our diary to find out what is on each term or contact us for more information.
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How will we know what events and activities are happening at Bruton throughout the term?
Every term we issue a school diary which lists all events and activities, including sporting fixtures, for that term. It also contains other useful information such as term dates, contact telephone numbers and bus timetable. View our diary to find out what is on each term or contact us for more information.
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Can I view the school’s policies on line?
Yes, the following policies are available for you to download:
Rewards and Sanctions
Countering Bullying
Child Protection
Discipline Policy
Pupil Conduct – Prep School
Abuse of Substances
Boarding Principles
Equal Opportunities
Complaints Procedure
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What is the status of the school’s finances?
Download a copy of the school’s most recent Annual Report and Download a copy of the schools Memorandum and Articles
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If you have a question which is not answered here then please email us and we can answer it and include it for others to see in the future.
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