King's Bruton, Bruton
King's Bruton is an independent school for pupils aged 13 to 19 in Bruton. It has an Anglican/Christian religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2026.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
King's Bruton in detail
King's Bruton in its own words
In its own words: "At King's Bruton, our values shape every aspect of school life. They influence how we learn, how we lead, how we support one another and the kind of people we aspire to become."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Joining the Sixth Form at King's Bruton marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter. More than simply the final stage of school, it is the point at which pupils begin to shape what comes next."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include yoga, drama, chess, coding, cooking, debating, Duke of Edinburgh and cadets.
Coming up: an open evening on Friday 13 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
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Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for King's Bruton can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Where pupils go next
Of the 63 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 30% went on to university or other higher education, 3% to apprenticeships and 32% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 27 pupils (8.9%) received SEN support and 1 (0.3%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bruton Rail Station, about 570 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Marys Church (w-bound), 250 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 13 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Somerset (22).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
27 January 2026
Regulatory Compliance
25 January 2023
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
18 September 2018
Regulatory Compliance
24 November 2015
Integrated
9 October 2012
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£33,237
about £11,079 a term
Boarding fees, per year
£51,693
| TERMLY FEES Boarding | £51,693 a year |
| Day | £33,237 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Somerset - 4 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Latest from King's Bruton
A great turnout for Women and Girls
30 Sep 2026
A fun Priory Hockey Festival raises money for the School charity of the term - News
28 Sep 2026
10 pupils have success in the UKMT Mathematical Competition for Girls - News
28 Sep 2026
From King's Bruton's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with King's Bruton
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 4
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 3 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Somerset is 3 (the median across 307 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
80%
Available places
304 pupils
380 places
76 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Bruton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bruton
Across Somerset council
Places available
4,902
Applications
4,659
Got 1st preference
92.1%
Got preferred school
97.7%
All secondary applications across Somerset council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
27
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
9.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
304
Total Pupils
176
Boys
128
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about King's Bruton
What are GCSE results like at King's Bruton?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for King's Bruton can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was King's Bruton last inspected?
King's Bruton is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2026.
How many pupils go to King's Bruton?
King's Bruton has around 304 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to King's Bruton?
King's Bruton is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near King's Bruton?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 3 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Somerset is 3 (the median across 307 schools, same distance and years).
Where is King's Bruton?
King's Bruton is at Plox, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0ED.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)