Blundell's School
Blundell's School is a co-ed boarding and day school in Tiverton, Devon, educating pupils aged 3 - 18 and founded in 1604. Boarding fees are £12,960 - £19,128 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.
- Type
- Co-ed boarding & day
- Boarders from
- 11 - 18
- Ethos
- Unknown
- Guardian required
- No
About Blundell's
The story, ethos and character of Blundell's.
- Setting
- Town
- Ethos
- Unknown
- Head
- Mr Bart Wielenga
When you choose Blundell's as the school for your son or daughter you open up a world of opportunities for them. For some their journey begins at our Pre-Prep, for others it is in our Sixth Form, but wherever a pupil starts we are confident that the thread of the Blundell's Experience is consistently woven throughout their daily lives.
At Blundell's we see education as being so much more than exam results. We see education as being about developing young women and men who are ready to make a meaningful difference to their communities. While our pupils are with us we hope that their schooling will be an extraordinarily fulfilling and uplifting experience for them.
It is our intention to give them the best possible start in life by giving them an education that will equip them to enjoy well-lived lives; lives of meaning, fulfilment and consequence.
We ensure that each pupil will have a sense of achievement, to experience the satisfaction of having something well, by being successful. We help pupils to find meaning and purpose in their endeavours and we fuel them with the optimism they need to believe that they can make a difference.
Overall, we want their lives at school to be deeply engaging. We want pupils to love being at school and to throw themselves into the opportunities this wonderful has to offer. Happiness, we believe, is a consequence of doing these things well, rather than an end unto itself.
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Academics at Blundell's
What pupils study at Blundell's — and where it takes them.
This section provides information on: The curriculum, performing and creative arts, English as an additional , and special educational needs (SEN). About the curriculum Underpinning the curriculum is the school's policy of 'roots and wings', developed through emphasis on thefollowing areas and which is also outlined in the school's 2025 Vision: DYNAMIC LEARNERSANYTHING IS POSSIBLEWe help pupils to take ownership of their learning, balancing expert teacher and collaboration withothers, with resourcefulness and resilience.
In this we develop both interdependence and independence inour pupils, characteristics that will enable them to thrive in the classroom, on the stage, on the sportspitches and in their Houses. SELF-KNOWLEDGEUNDERSTANDING WHO I AMI believe that my character is derived from being true to myself and my values.
Programmes offered
Subjects offered
Figures are indicative — contact us for the latest results.
Boarding at Blundell's
Day-to-day boarding life and pastoral care at Blundell's.
- Boarding houses
- Girls 2, Boys 3, Mixed 2
- Exeat weekends
- Yes
- Guardian required
- No
- Saturday lessons
- Yes
Boarding is fundamental to the Blundell's ethos. All pupils, including day pupils, are attached to a Boarding House, and these Houses quickly become central to a pupil's life at school. A boarding ethos such as ours brings many benefits, but chief amongst these are the values and social skills imparted in the boarding environment.
Skills such as getting on with others, making conversation, and studying independently, for instance, and values such as kindness, inclusivity, integrity, and respect for others. All are vital in helping our pupils grow into adults who will make a positive contribution to the world around them, and all are promoted, learned and honed within the boarding environment.
All pupils at Blundell's are assigned to a Boarding House. Each House consists of boarders (full, weekly & flexi) and day pupils and the academic tutoring system operates under the guidance of the Housemaster or Housemistress. The House is where pupils find friendship, community, and advice, as well as a genuine sense of belonging.
The Boarding Houses provide a true home within the school for all of our pupils, somewhere for them to do their work, relax with their friends and, for the boarders, to sleep. Yet they are much more than this, for it is through the houses that pupils learn the social skills that will serve them in later life: how to get on with others, how to work as part of a team, and how to and care for those around them.
We can arrange trusted UK guardianship for international families.
Blundell's admissions
How children join Blundell's, and how we make it simple.
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Assessment, offer & enrolment
We guide you through entrance assessments and interviews, and handle visas and guardianship if needed.
What you'll typically need
- Recent school reports or transcript
- Passport copy
- English-language evidence (if applicable)
- Completed registration form
- A reference from the current school
Special notes to agents about entry to the school Application procedure and entrance tests English levels required for entry to the school Entry in Year 9 - A1 (CEFR) Entry Year 12 - B1 (CEFT) Requirements for interviews Deadlines for applications Scholarships Scholarship: Academic British International Notes Scholarship: All-rounder British International Notes Scholarship: Sport British International Notes Scholarship: Dance British International Notes Scholarship: Music British International Notes Scholarship: Choral British International Notes Scholarship: Drama British International Notes Scholarship: Art British International Notes Other scholarships Applying for a scholarship Blundell's aims to nurture academic performance through the encouragement of scholarship and scholarly example.
There is a wide cross-section of awards aimed at developing balance, breadth, and will to lead from the front by maintaining the highest standards. The Scholarships and Awards are competed for at 11+, 13+ and 16+. There are also a small number of discretionary Head's Awards.
As your advisors we manage the application end-to-end at no cost.
Blundell's fees & funding
What Blundell's costs, what's included, and how we help with funding.
What termly boarding fees include
- Tuition
- Boarding accommodation
- All meals
- Pastoral & house care
- Most academic materials
Funding & scholarships
Registration deposits, EAL tuition, uniform and trips are usually charged separately. Many schools offer academic, sport, music and art scholarships plus means-tested bursaries — ask us and we'll send a full, current breakdown for Blundell's.
Fees change year to year and by entry point. As your independent advisors we hold up-to-date figures and can compare Blundell's against similar schools so you know exactly what to budget.
Figures shown are the latest we hold — we'll confirm current fees on enquiry.
Blundell's location & travel
Where Blundell's is, and how to get there.
Travel details Address , Tiverton, Devon, EX16 4DN , England Travel time to London by train Less than 3 hours Telephone +44 (0)1884 252543 Website https://blundells. org/ Most convenient airports Airport Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1.
Exeter 15 32 2. Bristol 55 65 3. London Heathrow 156 171 Most convenient train stations Station Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1. Tiverton Parkway 4 7 Local area & attractions Croyde - 60 minutes from Blundell's The pretty village of Croyde is widely regarded as the surfing capital of North Devon.
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