Our dynamic and exciting Outdoor Pursuits Programme makes full use of our excellent location.
We believe that challenging activities in the outdoors are beneficial to wellbeing, and that by experiencing them, pupils learn a great deal about themselves and others, developing individual and team skills. Every pupil is therefore offered an opportunity to experience the outdoors with planned activities from Year 7 through to Year 13.
We have several National Parks nearby, providing mile upon mile of stunning and varied outdoor space. We have 450 miles of coastline on our doorstep, and other spectacular outdoor pursuit locations a short drive away, including Exmoor and the Brecon Beacons. Pupils can Hike, Surf, Shoot, Sail, Kayak, Canoe, Climb, Mountain Bike, Cycle, BMX and Scuba Dive, just to name a few.
For those who enjoy the outdoors, further opportunities are available, including the Ten Tors challenge. This is an annual event where pupils dents from across the country hike 35, 45 or 55 miles across Dartmoor over two days. Many pupils complete their Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award at Bronze, Silver or Gold; our Gold students having the opportunity to attend an International Expedition. Blundell’s School currently has one of the highest success rates for DofE in the South West.
The Combined Cadet Force (CCF) aims to promote the qualities of responsibility, self-reliance, resourcefulness, and a sense of service to the community. Activities include drill, teambuilding, shooting, fieldcraft and first aid. Up to 40% of a cadet’s time is spent on adventurous training activities. By joining the CCF cadets also can join in with volunteer and charitable work in the community and gain nationally recognised qualifications such as the BTEC Diploma in Teamwork and Personal Development in the Community.
On Thursday the 23rd of January, we were delighted to welcome the internationally acclaimed composer Joanna Forbes L’Estrange to Blundell’s for an afternoon of workshops with the Senior and Prep School choirs. This year’s Spring Concert, The Seasons, includes the world premiere of A Season to Sing, a piece co-commissioned by Blundell’s.
We are delighted to share that Blundell's School has been ranked 244th in The Times' Parent Power list, a prestigious ranking based on GCSE and A-Level results.
Our position reflects the strong academic achievements of our pupils, particularly given the highly selective nature of many of the schools ranked alongside us.
The Department for Education has released its rankings for A Level progress following the final ratification of summer 2024 examination results.
We are delighted to announce that Blundell’s has secured 2nd place in Devon, narrowly being pipped to top spot by Exeter Maths School.
Blundell’s is proud to be among the top 5% of schools nationwide, earning the highest rating of “Well above average” from the Department for Education. These rankings are based on a comparison of A Level results, measuring students’ progress against peers across England who began with similar GCSE outcomes at the end of Year 11.
Chris Filbey, the new Second Master to take over from Matt Radley in September 2025. Chris is currently an Assistant Head at Epsom College where he was previously a Housemaster. Before that he was Head of Modern Languages at Haileybury. I look forward to working with Chris and we will introduce him to the wider Blundell’s community in due course.
Head Coach Kenny Murray has named a 34-player Scotland U20 squad to compete in the 2025 U20 Six Nations.
The group consists of 19 forwards and 15 backs, and will get their championship underway at home to Italy U20 on Friday 31 January at Hive Stadium.
Johnny Ventisei will captain the squad, having led the side against Wales U20 in a friendly in December.
Freddy Douglas, who won a first Scotland senior cap against Portugal in November last year, is selected as he nears a return from injury.
Blundell’s is thrilled to announce our investment in The Wellbeing Hub by Teen Tips, a comprehensive resource dedicated to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of our Senior School community. With expert-led, evidence-based tools, The Wellbeing Hub will empower pupils, parents, and staff with guidance and resources to support students’ social, emotional, and educational needs. This initiative underscores our commitment to fostering a supportive environment where everyone can thrive.
During this Autumn Term, our Drama Scholars delivered an impressive Autumn Showcase featuring their examination pieces. The performances spanned Restoration Comedy, Comedy of Manners, Musical Theatre, contemporary works, and original material.
The evening highlighted the scholars’ talent, creativity, and dedication, showcasing the high standard of drama at Blundell’s. We are incredibly proud of their achievements and look forward to seeing their continued growth.
House Music was a highlight of the term, with standout performances from Reuben (Old House) winning the Solo Performance Trophy and Nico (Westlake) earning Best Individual Contribution. North Close won the Ensemble Trophy, and Old House claimed both the House Song and overall titles. Pupils were praised for their energy and effort throughout the event.
An incredible experience for our pupils to sing in one of the world’s most famous churches