Badminton School
Badminton School is a girls boarding and day school in Bristol, Bristol, educating pupils aged 3 - 18 and founded in 1858. Boarding fees are £10,504 - £19,582 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.
- Type
- Girls boarding & day
- Boarders from
- 8 - 18
- Ethos
- Non-denominational
- Guardian required
- Yes
About Badminton
The story, ethos and character of Badminton.
- Setting
- City
- Ethos
- Non-denominational
- Head
- Mrs Jessica Miles
Badminton School, its campus nestled in the leafy outskirts of the university city of Bristol, is an independent day and boarding school for girls aged 3 - 18. We offer a holistic approach to education; to put it simply, we encourage our girls to get "hands on" with their subjects, ask questions and really get stuck in.
Above all, learning is fun at Badminton and this, coupled with our homely community and excellent pastoral care, leaves no scope for anonymity. Your daughter will be known and fully supported in whatever her talents or interests may be. We often get asked what the characteristics of a Badminton girl are and the truth is, there is no one 'type'!
Badminton girls are treated like the individuals that they are; we inspire them to pursue their own interests and expand and explore their ambitions, both in their academic work and in co-curricular activities.
We take full advantage of being situated in such an exciting, cosmopolitan city. Boasting two of the largest universities in the country, Bristol is well known for learning and academic achievement and Badminton girls benefit from attending university lectures and taking part in industry-run competitions, as well as participating in events run by the local business community for young people.
The best way to understand the School and enjoy its enriching atmosphere and palpable sense of community is to come and visit. We look forward to welcoming you and your daughter to Badminton soon. What the school is known for? For over 165 years we have nurtured and inspired girls to succeed in every area of life: from politics to the creative arts; from medicine to motherhood.
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Academics at Badminton
What pupils study at Badminton — and where it takes them.
while developing valuable skills for life. We give each student the tools to become an independent learner who is able to confidently pursue her next steps. Students enjoy the chance to be part of the vibrant global community in our Sixth Form Centre.
The opportunity to develop confidence as a self-directed learner, plan for their future and make the most of events in School, in Bristol and beyond helps prepare them for what follow after Badminton. We also offer a Short Stay Programme. Pupils can choose from different short stay programmes ranging from half a term, to one term or even for a whole year.
Programmes offered
Subjects offered
Where our leavers go
In 2025, 80% of our A Level students secured their first choice university, including Oxbridge and Russell Group Universities. For more information, please download a copy of our 2025 Examination Results and Leavers Destinations document here: https://www. badmintonschool. co. uk/userfiles/badmintonmvc/Documents/Exam%20Results/Exam-Results-Leavers-Destinations-202510. pdf
Figures are indicative — contact us for the latest results.
Boarding at Badminton
Day-to-day boarding life and pastoral care at Badminton.
- Boarding houses
- Girls 3, Boys 0, Mixed 0
- Exeat weekends
- Yes
- Guardian required
- Yes
- Saturday lessons
- No
means there is time for many more activities than in a day school and weekends are packed full of things to do for both Boarders and Day Girls. We offer full, weekly and occasional boarding so that parents and girls can find the balance that suits them best.
We pride ourselves on our outstanding pastoral care which was identified by Inspectors in our recent ISI Inspection who assessed and awarded the quality of our boarding as "Excellent". However, the best way to truly experience what it's like to be a Boarder at Badminton is to join us for a taster night.
A genuine home away from home
Boarding in a lively, cosmopolitan university city is an attractive choice for many of our parents who want their daughters to live and grow up in Bristol with its many social, academic and cultural opportunities but in a safe and secure environment.
Boarding life means there is time for many more activities than in a Day School and for parents of Day Girls, Boarding plays an important role in enhancing the quality of life here. Some Day Girls choose to spend regular or occasional nights in Boarding or to come in at weekends to complete prep, continue with coursework or just enjoy a trip or activity with their Boarding friends.
We can arrange trusted UK guardianship for international families.
Badminton admissions
How children join Badminton, and how we make it simple.
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Assessment, offer & enrolment
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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
Admission to Badminton School: Admission to Badminton is managed through registration and academic assessment, with equal emphasis placed on ensuring the school is the right fit for each student. The Admissions Team is available to you throughout the process and can provide guidance on how Badminton can meet the needs of prospective students.
We invite you to come along to one of our open days or arrange a private visit as the first step in exploring the school. For further information or to talk to a member of staff, please contact the Admissions Team directly. Email: admissions@badmintonschool.
As your advisors we manage the application end-to-end at no cost.
Badminton fees & funding
What Badminton 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 Badminton.
Fees change year to year and by entry point. As your independent advisors we hold up-to-date figures and can compare Badminton against similar schools so you know exactly what to budget.
Figures shown are the latest we hold — we'll confirm current fees on enquiry.
Badminton location & travel
Where Badminton is, and how to get there.
Travel details Address Westbury Road, Westbury on Trym, Bristol, Bristol, BS9 3BA, England Airport transfer Included in the fees. Travel time to London by train Less than 2 hours Telephone +44 (0)117 905 5271 Website https://www. badmintonschool.
co. uk/ Most convenient airports Airport Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1. Bristol 13 25 2. London Heathrow 143 110 3. London Gatwick 144 140 Most convenient train stations Station Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1. Bristol Temple Meads 4 15 2.
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