Bruton School for Girls

Bruton School for Girls is an independent day and boarding school for girls aged 2 to 18 located near Pitcombe in Bruton in south east Somerset, England.

Bruton School for Girls
Address
Sunny Hill

Bruton
,
Somerset
,
BA10 0NT

England
Information
TypeIndependent day and boarding school
MottoFollow the Gleam
Religious affiliation(s)Church of England
Established1900
FounderThe Right Honourable Henry Hobhouse and Mr W A Knight
Department for Education URN123904 Tables
Head teacherNicola Botterill
GenderGirls; Boys (age 2-7)
Age2 to 18
Enrolment220[1]
Houses4
Websitehttp://www.brutonschool.co.uk/

The school comprises Sunny Hill Nursery, Sunny Hill Prep, a senior school and sixth form with an overall attendance of approximately 250 pupils, of whom a third are boarders.[2] A small number of boys also attend the Pre-school and pre-prep.[3]

History

Bruton School for Girls celebrated its centenary in 2001. The school was founded as a private day and boarding school and named Sunny Hill School. In 1911 it became a public secondary school and received an annual endowment from the Hugh Sexey’s Charity and grants from Somerset County Council. After the passing of the 1944 Education Act, Sunny Hill School became fully independent. In 1961, the school changed its name to Bruton School for Girls[4] and in 1997 extended its Junior Department to take students from age 3.

The school motto is "Follow the Gleam".[4]

The Headmistress is Nicola Botterill, with Deputy Head Rachel Robbins.

Notable former pupils
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References
  1. "Bruton School for Girls". EduBase2. Department for Education. Archived from the original on 30 August 2017. Retrieved 29 August 2017.
  2. "Bruton School for Girls". Bruton School for Girls. Retrieved 4 July 2009.
  3. "Bruton School for Girls". London: Times Online. Retrieved 4 July 2009.
  4. "History". Bruton School for Girls. Retrieved 9 October 2010.

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