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King's Bruton

Other independent school · Bruton, BA10 0ED

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#904 of 2,536

Better than 64% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages13 to 19
Pupils304
GenderMixed
Religious characterAnglican/Christian
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherMr Matt Radley
Local authoritySomerset
Opened01 Jan 1913
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 123905.

GCSE results

2025/26

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

MeasureThis schoolSomersetEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.23.843.446.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%60.3%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%39.7%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%9.1%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%55.9%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 467--

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 schoolSomersetEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.36.04, similar to England, better than Somerset33.8135
Average A-level gradeB---
Average points, best three A-levels33.62, worse than England, similar to Somerset34.1535.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsC+--
AAB or better10.6%, worse than England, similar to Somerset12.4%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.05, similar to England--
A-level progressAverage, similar to England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study81--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.Dist--

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

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils304
Girls128
Boys176
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.27
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.1

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, 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 destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.68.3%
Employment31.7%
Higher education30.2%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.19%
Apprenticeship3.2%
Further education0%

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

Nearby schools

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Schools near King's Bruton
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryBruton Primary SchoolFoundation school
Good
0.5 miSecondarySexey's SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Frequently asked questions about King's Bruton

How does King's Bruton rank in England?

King's Bruton ranks 904 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 64% of schools).

What are King's Bruton's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at King's Bruton was B-, and 10.6% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend King's Bruton?

King's Bruton has 304 pupils aged 13 to 19.

Does King's Bruton have a sixth form?

Yes, King's Bruton teaches students up to age 19.

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.