School profile Verified 18 August 2026

King's Bruton

Plox, Bruton, BA10 0ED

King's Bruton is a private secondary-stage school in Bruton, Somerset, with a published age range of 13-19.

Private school Co-ed Ages 13-19 Sixth form Boarding school

Application ?: Apply direct to school
Age range: 13-19
ISI ?: Standards met
Boarding ?: Boarding school

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At a glance

Key facts

Sector: Private school
Gender: Mixed
Application ?: Apply direct to school
Age range: 13-19
Boarding ?: Boarding school
Route check: Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
ISI ?: Standards met

Overview

More than five centuries of history shape King's Bruton, a co-educational senior school and Sixth Form where boarding, chaplaincy and pastoral care are part of the daily structure. Six houses bring day pupils and boarders together, so the community is organised around shared routines rather than a divide between the two routes.

Small classes, regular assessment and feedback underpin the academic programme. Workshops, debating, visiting speakers and subject-specific trips add texture to classroom study, while History uses the First World War and a battlefield visit in northern France and Belgium to explore the changes of the twentieth century.

Sport, music, drama, the CCF, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and community-service activities extend the week. Boarding includes weekend activities, guardianship arrangements and support for international pupils. Applications are made directly: before an offer, King's requests information from the applicant's present school and holds an informal meeting with the Headmaster. Year 12 offers may also depend on the appropriate GCSE results.

Key points

Assessment route: Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
Places and demand: Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
Catchment: Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
Results: 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 25.1 Attainment 8
Sixth form: Sixth form available with 10.6% AAB or better.

GCSE benchmark

Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Somerset and England.

School Local authority England

Attainment 8: 25.1
Grade 5+ English and maths: 0%
EBacc APS: 1.45
EBacc entry: 0%

Attainment 8 trend

Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Somerset and England.

School Local authority England

School details

Sector: Private school
School type: Other independent school
Funding: Independent fee-paying
Application: Apply direct to school
Gender: Mixed
Age range: 13-19
Headteacher: Mr Matt Radley
Pupil roll: 304 pupils
Sixth form: Yes
Boarding: Boarding school

Location and contact

Address

Address: Plox, Bruton, Somerset
Postcode: BA10 0ED
Area: Somerset

School leadership

Headteacher: Mr Matt Radley

School contact

School phone: 01749814200

Admissions contact

Admissions team: Admissions
Admissions phone: 01749814200

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Admissions

Application route: Apply direct to school
Age range: 13-19
Gender: Mixed
Boarding: Boarding school
Day fees: Check school fees page
Boarding fees: Check school fees page
Scholarships and bursaries: Scholarships and bursaries
Entrance details: Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
Admissions note: GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.

Oversubscription and eligibility

Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.

Exam and test format

Entrance route and assessment

Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.

Assessment route: Apply direct to school

Application

Key dates

Get date reminders

Third Form academic scholarship application deadline for 2027 entry

22 January 2027

Route: Third Form; entry year: 2027.
Third Form academic scholarship assessment window for 2027 entry

Monday 22 to Tuesday 23 February 2027

Route: Third Form; entry year: 2027.
Third Form art, drama and design technology scholarship application deadline for 2027 entry

8 January 2027

Route: Third Form; entry year: 2027.
Third Form art, drama and design technology scholarship assessment for 2027 entry

20 January 2027

Route: Third Form; entry year: 2027.
Third Form music and sport scholarship application deadline for 2027 entry

8 January 2027

Route: Third Form; entry year: 2027.
Third Form music scholarship assessment for 2027 entry

21 January 2027

Route: Third Form; entry year: 2027.
Third Form sport scholarship assessment for 2027 entry

22 January 2027

Route: Third Form; entry year: 2027.

How to apply

1
Apply direct to the school

Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
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Results

Attainment snapshot

Attainment 8 ?: 25.1 Attainment 8
GCSE results: 0% grade 4+ in English and maths
Grade 5+ English and maths ?: 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
EBacc average point score ?: 1.45 EBacc APS
A-level results: 10.6% AAB or better
A-level average points: 36.04 A-level points per entry

Inspection

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Standards met

Latest inspection: 27 January 2026

Leadership, management and governance: Standards met
Quality of education, training and recreation: Standards met
Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing: Standards met
Social and economic education and contribution to society: Standards met
Safeguarding: Standards met

Quick summary

Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2026 records an inspection beginning 27 January 2026. The report says the relevant standards were met.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does King's Bruton handle admissions?

King's Bruton handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to King's Bruton?

1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

When are the key dates for King's Bruton?

Third Form academic scholarship application deadline for 2027 entry: 22 January 2027. Third Form academic scholarship assessment window for 2027 entry: Monday 22 to Tuesday 23 February 2027. Third Form art, drama and design technology scholarship application deadline for 2027 entry: 8 January 2027. Third Form art, drama and design technology scholarship assessment for 2027 entry: 20 January 2027. Third Form music and sport scholarship application deadline for 2027 entry: 8 January 2027. Third Form music scholarship assessment for 2027 entry: 21 January 2027. Third Form sport scholarship assessment for 2027 entry: 22 January 2027

What does the latest inspection picture look like for King's Bruton?

King's Bruton is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 27 January 2026.