Bryanston School A GSG School
- Bryanston School
Bryanston
Blandford Forum
Dorset
DT11 0PX - Head: Richard Jones
- T 01258 452411
- F 01258 484657
- E [email protected]
- W www.bryanston.co.uk
- Bryanston School is an English independent day and boarding school for boys and girls, located next to the village of Bryanston in Dorset. It educates over 800 pupils and was founded in 1928.
- Read about the best schools in Dorset
- Boarding: Yes
- Local authority: Dorset
- Pupils: 799; sixth formers: 304
- Religion: Church of England
- Fees: Day £32,760 - £40,317; Boarding £49,167 pa
- Open days: School offers individual visits and groups visits, as well as virtual visits for those who are unable to attend in person. Check school website
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- Ofsted report: View the Ofsted report
- ISI report: View the ISI report
- Linked schools: Bryanston Prep
What The Good Schools Guide says..
Offers A levels and the IB in the sixth form (as well as the IB Career-Related Programme). Parents told us that the teachers are approachable, inclusive and easy to contact – ‘we have a lot more contact with teachers here than...The art we saw was stunning, from vast oils to giant, multi-coloured installations. ‘We’ll make the space for anything they want to do,’ said one of the art teachers. Not surprisingly...
What the school says...
At Bryanston our aim is to develop well-balanced 18-year-olds, ready to go out into the wider world, to lead happy and fulfilling lives and to contribute, positively and generously.
We provide every pupil with individual attention and support. The school's tailored approach means that pupils benefit from extensive one-to-one time with their tutor providing the academic and pastoral encouragement they need to achieve their full potential as individuals.
We believe pupils do best when they learn to relish every opportunity and discover their own individual talents and interests, exploring them to the best of their abilities. Pupils are encouraged to experience a wide range of academic subjects and extra-curricular activities, all of which helps them to discover areas where they can flourish and excel.
Education is not about moulding, nor are children end products. We believe that education is an exciting process, organic and ongoing; that pupils learn better actively, growing up in secure surroundings, than if passively taught; that to lead successful lives, at school and beyond, each needs to be prepared to give of his or her own talents and to value those of others. ...Read more
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Curricula
International Baccalaureate: diploma - the diploma is the familiar A-level equivalent.
Sports
Equestrian centre or equestrian team - school has own equestrian centre or an equestrian team.
Rowing
Fencing
Sailing
What The Good Schools Guide says
Head
Since 2022, Richard Jones. Educated at Arnold School in Blackpool, studied industrial economics at the University of Nottingham and has a master's in educational leadership from the University of Buckingham. He originally planned a City career but changed his mind and worked in recruitment for a while, then went travelling. While he was in New Zealand he hit on the idea of buying second-hand camper vans and hiring them out to backpackers (very ahead of his time). On his return he worked in the energy sector before doing a speedy about-turn and deciding to teach. ‘One of my best friends was in teaching,’ he says. ‘I went along to his school for a few days and absolutely loved it.’ Did his teacher training at Cranbourne Business and Enterprise College, an 11-16 school in Basingstoke,...
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Overall school performance (for comparison or review only)
Results by exam and subject
Subject results
Entry/Exit
Special Education Needs
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder | |
| Aspergers | |
| Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders | |
| CReSTeD registered for Dyslexia | |
| Dyscalculia | |
| Dysgraphia | |
| Dyslexia | |
| Dyspraxia | |
| English as an additional language (EAL) | |
| Genetic | |
| Has an entry in the Autism Services Directory | |
| Has SEN unit or class | Y |
| HI - Hearing Impairment | |
| Hospital School | |
| Mental health | |
| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty | |
| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment | |
| Natspec Specialist Colleges | |
| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability | |
| Other SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty | |
| PD - Physical Disability | |
| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty | |
| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health | |
| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication | |
| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty | |
| Special facilities for Visually Impaired | |
| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty | |
| VI - Visual Impairment |
Who came from where
| School | Year | Places | Scholarships | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brambletye School | 2024 | 1 | 1 | Scholarships: 1 Sport Exhibition |
| Bryanston Prep | 2024 | 8 | 72% go to the senior schools. Scholarships: 2 x riding exhibitions, 2 x performing arts, 2 x sports, 1 x art and 1 x music | |
| Castle Court | 2024 | 3 | 3 | Scholarships: 2 x Sport, 1 x All Rounder |
| Edgeborough School | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 1 Sport scholarships |
| Elstree School | 2024 | 1 | ||
| Farleigh School | 2024 | 1 | ||
| Hall Grove School | 2024 | 1 | 1 | Scholarships: Sports |
| Hazlegrove School | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 1 Sports Scholarship |
| Highfield and Brookham School | 2024 | 4 | ||
| Horris Hill School | 2024 | 1 | ||
| Northbourne Park School | 2024 | 1 | ||
| Port Regis | 2024 | 1 | 1 | Design and Technology scholarship |
| Sandroyd School | 2024 | 4 | 3 | Sports Scholarship; Performing Arts Scholarships (2) |
| Sherborne Preparatory School | 2024 | 1 | 1 | Performing Arts Scholarship |
| St Peter's Preparatory School | 2024 | 1 | ||
| Vinehall School | 2024 | 1 | 1 | |
| Walhampton School | 2024 | 4 | 1 | Equestrian Scholarship |
| Windlesham House School | 2024 | 1 | 2 | IT Exhibition; DT Exhibition |
| Woodcote House School | 2024 | 1 | 1 | Art Scholarship |
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