Art

Blundell’s Prep School has a light, modern, well-resourced art room, which offers an excellent environment in which the children can be both confident and creative.

The children are offered opportunities to experiment with a variety of media and work at a range of scales. They have benefitted from the experience of working with visiting artists as well as having regular opportunities to draw from real life.

Aims of the Art department

Develop enquiring minds about images and artefacts which are part of historical and contemporary society
Collect and organise visual information for a variety of purposes
Express opinions on, and evaluate, their own work and that of others, from a variety of times and places
Develop a range of practical skills in wet and dry malleable rigid materials
Explore, take risks and experiment with materials.
Gain confidence in their ability to make informed choices and to adapt and refine their work as it progresses
Express opinions and ideas about the world around them and to understand the role of art in society and how it is used to inform and shape environments
Explore other people’s values and beliefs

Latest News

Open Morning 27th January

Nestled in 12 acres of stunning Devon countryside, Blundell's Prep is a school where learning goes beyond the classroom. Our Open Morning on Monday, 27th January, is your chance to explore our vibrant community and see how we inspire young minds.

We pride ourselves on our small, superbly equipped classes, generous staff-to-pupil ratios, and the personalized academic and pastoral care we provide. With endless outdoor learning opportunities, our pupils thrive both in and out of the classroom.

To attend, please book your place by contacting the School Office on 01884 252393 or emailing 📧 prep@blundells.org. Please note that booking is essential.

A Blundell’s Christmas Album Now on Spotify

Blundell’s School is proud to release A Blundell’s Christmas, a collection of carols performed by choirs from Year 4 to Year 13. Now streaming on Spotify, the album showcases our pupils’ remarkable talent and celebrates a year of musical highlights, including performances at Exeter Cathedral, Bath Abbey, a summer tour to Italy, and Choral Evensong at Westminster Abbey.

Blundell’s School pupils achieve the school’s highest ever GCSE results

Blundell’s School pupils have achieved the school’s highest ever GCSE results, for exams taken under standard conditions.

This extraordinary achievement reflects the unwavering dedication and effort our pupils have poured into their studies.

Blundell’s School pupils achieve outstanding A level results

Blundell’s School is delighted to announce another outstanding set of A-Level results, marking the second consecutive year our pupils have surpassed the significant threshold of 80% A*-B grades, since the return to normal grading post-COVID.

Blundell's Fest 2024

Blundell's Fest 2024: Hosted by the Blundell's Fest team, this year's festival proved to be a spectacular affair, offering a diverse array of activities that catered to all ages and interests. From engaging workshops that sparked creativity to thrilling physical activities, attendees were treated to an unforgettable experience.

Muddy Stilettos Best Schools Awards 2024 Finalist!

Blundell's Recognised as Finalist in Best Learning Support Category for 2024 Muddy Stilettos Best Schools Awards

Introducing Our New School Uniform for September 2024

Introducing Our New School Uniform for September 2024: A Fresh Look for a Bright Future!

Parent Seminar Series

We are delighted to be offering a programme of Parent Seminars.

The Educational Quality inspection reports Blundell's Prep as EXCELLENT

The Educational Quality inspection reports on the quality of the school’s work. It focuses on the two key outcomes: - The achievement of the pupils, including their academic development, and - The personal development of the pupils. In both, the school was graded as EXCELLENT, the highest grade that may be awarded.

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