Frequently Asked Questions
| What boarding options are available at Blundell's School? |
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| Blundell's offers full, weekly, and flexi boarding arrangements. Approximately two-thirds of senior school students opt for boarding, with a mix of full, weekly, and flex boarding arragnements available. |
| At what age can students start boarding? |
| Boarding is available for students aged 11 and above. Students aged 11 to 13 are accommodated in School House, a dedicated co-educational house for younger pupils. From Year 9 (ages 13-17), students move into single-sex houses, and in their final year (Year 13, ages 17-18), all pupils come together in Westlake, a co-educational boarding house. |
| How are the boarding houses structured? |
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Blundell's has a house system where all pupils are assigned to a boarding house. Each house consists of boarders (full, weekly, and flexi) and day pupils. The houses are:
This structure allows the houses to focus on a particular age range, providing the support necessary at different stages of a student's development. |
| What pastoral care and support are available for boarders? |
| Each boarding house is led by a Housemaster or Housemistress who is central to the life of pupils in their house. They are supported by a team of tutors and matrons. Tutors assist pupils in their academic pursuits and provide additional support and advice, while matrons are ever-present figures within the houses, offering care and assistance as needed. |
| What facilities are available to boarders? |
| Boarders have access to a range of facilities, including well-equipped kitchens in each house for preparing snacks outside regular dining hours. The school also offers extensive sports facilities, a music school with state-of-the-art recording facilities, and dedicated spaces for drama art. |
| What activities are availabele for boarders during weekends? |
| Blundell's offers a variety of opportunities, events, and trips for boarders. These include BBQs, quiz evenings, outdoor games and activities, surfing trips, and excursions to the South West's best towns and cities. The aim is to ensure that pupils make the most of their time as boarders and enjoy a rich and fulfilling experience. |
| How does the school integrate day pupils and boarders? |
| All pupils at Blundell's, including day pupils, are assigned to a boarding house. This system fosters a strong sense of community and ensures that all students benefit from the extensive support network within the boarding environment. |
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