New International Pupils Induction Day Wednesday 4th September 9.00am
Boarders return Wednesday 4th September 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Term starts Thursday 5th September - 8:15am
Half Term Friday 18th October 4:00pm - Sunday 3rd November 6:00pm*
Exeat weekend Friday 22nd November 1:00pm - Sunday 24th November 6:00pm*
Term ends Wednesday 11th December 1:00pm (SH: 10th Dec 3:30pm)
*From Autumn Term 2024 onwards Overseas pupils will no longer be expected to leave school for Exeat weekends.
Boarders return Monday 6th January 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Term starts Tuesday 7th January 8:15am
Exeat weekend Friday 24th January 1:00pm - Sunday 26th January 6:00pm*
Half Term Friday 14th February 4:00pm - Sunday 23rd February 6:00pm
Term ends Friday 28th March 1:00pm
Boarders Return Tuesday 22nd April 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Term starts Wednesday 23rd April 8:15am
Half Term Friday 23rd May 4:00pm - Sunday 1st June 6:00pm
Term ends (Speech Day) Friday 4th July 4:30pm
New International Pupils Induction Day Wednesday 3rd September 9.00am
Boarders return Wednesday 3rd September 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Term starts Thursday 4th September - 8:15am
Half Term Friday 17th October 4:00pm - Sunday 2nd November 6:00pm*
Exeat weekend Friday 21st November 1:00pm - Sunday 23rd November 6:00pm*
Term ends Wednesday 10th December 1:00pm (SH: 9th Dec 3:30pm)
Boarders return Monday 5th January 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Term starts Tuesday 6th January 8:15am
Exeat weekend Friday 23rd January 1:00pm - Sunday 25th January 6:00pm*
Half Term Friday 13th February 4:00pm - Sunday 22rd February 6:00pm
Term ends Friday 27th March 1:00pm
Boarders Return Monday 20th April 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Term starts Tuesday 21st April 8:15am
Half Term Friday 22nd May 4:00pm - Sunday 31st May 6:00pm
Term ends (Speech Day) Friday 3rd July 4:30pm
Heathrow coach service
The school runs its own pick up and drop off service to Heathrow Airport at the beginning and end of each half of term.
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.
11+ Scholarships: Apply Now!
Entrance & Awards Assessments: 18th Jan 2025
11+ Music Awards: 20th Jan 2025