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
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.
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.
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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