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Bryanston School

Other independent school · Blandford Forum, DT11 0PX

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#568 of 2,536

Better than 77% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages3 to 18
Pupils776 of 911 places
GenderMixed
Religious characterChurch of England
Admissions policySelective
Head teacherMr Richard Jones
Local authorityDorset
Opened01 Jan 1935
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 113910.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolDorsetEngland
Attainment 8 score10.4-46.2
Grade 4 or above in English and maths0%-64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and maths0%-46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and maths0%-14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%-60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4134--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolDorsetEngland
Average points per A-level entry38.49-35
Average A-level gradeB--
Average points, best three A-levels37.62-35.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB---
AAB or better9.6%-17.5%
A-level progress score0.4--
A-level progressWell above average--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study156--
Average applied general gradeDist--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26
MeasureThis school
Pupils776
Girls374
Boys402
SEN support312
EHC plan2

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destination62.3%
Higher education32.7%
Employment25.3%
Not sustained17.9%
Further education1.2%
Apprenticeship0.6%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near Bryanston School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.7 miSecondaryThe Blandford SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good
0.8 miPrimaryMilldown CofE AcademyAcademy converter
Good
1.1 miPrimaryDurweston Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
1.5 miPrimaryBlandford St Mary Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.5 miPrimaryArchbishop Wake Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Frequently asked questions about Bryanston School

How does Bryanston School rank in England?

Bryanston School ranks 568 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 77% of schools).

How many pupils attend Bryanston School?

Bryanston School has 776 pupils aged 3 to 18, with capacity for 911.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.