We aim to provide cricketing opportunities for all abilities at Blundell’s.
There is an extensive winter training programme for our gifted and talented cricketers as well as various cricket activities for social players. We have 15 cricket teams, which provide all our girls and boys the opportunity to play in matches.
Cricket is the main summer sport for boys at Blundell’s. We have numerous teams who have an extensive range of fixtures over the course of the summer term. The 1st XI competes in a variety of formats, Declaration, 50 over and T20, which helps develop a range of match skills, required in the modern era of cricket. The main squares are Big Field and Mayfield, which have both hosted county fixtures, and provide our pupils with opportunity to play and practice on excellent grass surfaces.
We have well established links with both Devon County Cricket Club and Somerset County Cricket Club, which allow our pupils to play at a representative level. Many of our current pupils are involved with county age group sides and the Devon Emerging Player Programme. In addition, many our cricketers play for Heathcoat Cricket Club, which is just a couple of miles away from the school. The relationship between the school and the club is extremely strong, with numerous Old Blundellian’s going on to represent the senior sides.
In recent years we have been on a senior tour to Mumbai and Goa which allowed our cricketers to test themselves in sub continental conditions, and more importantly get to experience a range of different cultures and benefit from all the positives that touring offers. Our development squad have also been to Desert Springs in Spain for an intense 4-day pre-season training camp.
All pupils have access to good quality coaches with a large amount of both playing and coaching experience. We have members of the common room with first class and minor county playing experience and our cricket professional, Mark Davis helps lead our winter training programme. The winter training programme sees cricketers ranging from U12 to 1st XI players benefitting from 1:2/1:3 sessions. We also run sessions for our senior and junior development squads.
We have indoor practice facilities, with 4 outdoor artificial nets and numerous grass nets. Both junior and senior teams regularly have the opportunity for square practices, using our roll-on cages.
Notable Blundellians to go onto International honours include Vic Marks (Somerset and England), Hugh Morris (Glamorgan and England), and most recently Dominic Bess (Yorkshire & England).
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 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
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.
This season has been a remarkable journey for both the Blundell’s Bulls and Bulldogs basketball teams. The Bulls dominated the league, securing seven consecutive victories with impressive margins against strong opponents. Meanwhile, the inaugural season of the Bulldogs Girls Basketball Team has been equally inspiring. From humble beginnings with just a few eager players, the team has grown into a spirited group of nine.
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 School was delighted to host the first U13 South West Development Camp, an innovative and collaborative initiative for county pathway cricket.
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Entrance & Awards Assessments: 18th Jan 2025
11+ Music Awards: 20th Jan 2025