About Blundell's School
We help pupils to find meaning and purpose in their endeavours and fuel them with the optimism they need to believe that they can make a difference. We want pupils to love being at school and to throw themselves into the opportunities this wonderful place has to offer. At Blundell’s we focus on teaching pupils how to have good relationships, both with each other and with the adults in their lives. Overall, we want their lives at school to be deeply engaging. Happiness, we believe, is a consequence of doing these things well, rather than an end unto itself.
Blundell's School is a co-educational independent school located in Tiverton, Devon, offering education from age 3 to 18. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, focusing on developing well-rounded individuals ready to make a meaningful difference in their communities.
Core Values
Teaching Philosophy
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. At Blundell’s we think deeply about why we do things. We are committed to creating processes that are coherent and flexible, responsive to changing needs and circumstances, but at the same time, true to what we believe makes for a good education. We believe that a good education is one which helps pupils become excellent learners, with an ability to apply their knowledge and skills in any environment and in any context. That is what we mean by ‘intelligent education'.
What Makes Blundell's School Special
- Boarding school
- 422+ years of heritage (est. 1604)
- 4 arts & creative programs
Academics
Curriculum
Blundell's School offers Local, Traditional, Progressive, and Other curriculums.
Academic Environment
Programs & Extracurriculars
Arts Programs
4 programsClubs & Activities
9 programsCampus & Facilities
Blundell's School sits on a 100 acres-acre campus with Swimming pool, Astro-turf pitches, and Theatre.
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Tuition & Financial Aid
CA$10,110
per year
CA$18,312
per year
Admissions
Requirements
- Application form
- Report cards
- Interview
- Reference letters
- Entrance exam
- Essay
- Portfolio
- Shadow day
- Standardized test
- Other
Community & Culture
Blundell's cultivates a warm, purposeful community where pupils are encouraged to develop meaningful relationships with peers and adults. The school emphasizes that happiness emerges from engagement and connection rather than as a standalone goal. Set in tranquil Devon countryside with historic red sandstone buildings, the campus provides an inspiring backdrop for what the school describes as a 'deeply engaging' school life. The community values active learning, with pupils encouraged to ask questions, debate ideas, and think for themselves in lively, collaborative classrooms.
Diversity & Inclusion
Diversity, equity, and inclusion information is not prominently featured on the school's website. The school states it is committed to preparing pupils for 'life in modern Britain' and emphasizes that its curriculum encourages children to 'investigate, question and challenge,' with recognition that 'not everyone sees the world in the same way.' However, specific DEI initiatives, programs, or statements are not detailed in the available content.
Parent Involvement
Parent involvement details are not prominently featured on the school's website. The site emphasizes welcoming families to visit through scheduled appointments or 'School in Action Days,' and mentions taster days where children experience a typical school day with a peer buddy. However, specific information about parent committees, volunteer opportunities, or ongoing engagement structures is not described in the available content.
Accreditations & Recognition
Contact Blundell's School
Address
Blundell's Rd, Tiverton, Tiverton, Devon, United Kingdom
Phone
01884 252543
info@blundells.org
Website
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Blundell's School
Blundell's School serves students in grades 3-18.
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