King's Bruton

URN: 123905 • Bruton BA10 0ED

Overview

Name
King's Bruton
URN
123905
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Anglican/Christian
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
41.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Ian Wilmshurst (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01749814200
Website
Visit
Address
Plox, Bruton BA10 0ED

Summary

King's Bruton is an independent mixed school located in Bruton, Somerset, with a long-standing heritage dating back to its founding in 1519. The school currently accommodates around 350 pupils, with a capacity for 380, providing a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to thrive academically and personally.

The school prides itself on its strong pastoral care, fostering a community that values kindness and compassion. Staff members are dedicated to ensuring that each pupil receives the attention and support they need, helping them to develop a healthy sense of self and to excel in their pursuits.

Academically, King's Bruton offers a broad curriculum designed to inspire excellence, with a focus on both traditional subjects and a range of extracurricular opportunities. The school’s ethos emphasizes the importance of community, ensuring that every student feels valued and engaged in their educational journey.

Key details

LA
Somerset
Age range
13 - 18
Boarders
Boarding school
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
380
Pupils
350
Boys
202
Girls
148
FSM %
Open date
1913-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Somerset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 350 202 148 380
2024-09-11 355 183 172 380
2023-09-11 362 194 168 380 0.00
2022-09-11 362 194 168 360 0.00
2021-09-11 343 190 153 360 0.00
2020-09-11 343 202 141 360 0.00

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