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Badminton School

Bristol, South West England · Girls · Ages 3–18

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460

Students

185

Boarders

40%

Boarders who stay at weekends

18%

International students

About the school

Badminton School is an independent day and boarding school for girls aged 3–18 in Bristol, South West England. It combines academic excellence with a wide range of sport, arts and activities in a supportive, inclusive community.

It is regarded as one of the leading girls' schools in the UK. Strong A Level results open the door to leading universities and music conservatoires around the world.

With around 460 pupils and small classes, teachers can give individual attention to every girl. Respect, kindness and support for others are central to the school's ethos.

Admission includes assessments that depend on the year of entry, which may cover English, Mathematics and Cognitive Ability, with an interview and a school reference. International students may be able to sit them at approved test centres.

Rankings

  • The Times Schools Guide 2026

    #8

    UK independent schools (girls)

  • The Sunday Times Schools Guide 2026

    #12

    Boarding schools (girls)

  • The Times Good Schools Guide 2026

    #13

    UK (girls)

Where leavers go

Share of leavers, 2025

  • Oxford24.8%
  • Cambridge21.7%
  • UCL10.4%
  • Durham8.7%
  • Edinburgh7.1%
  • Bristol5.9%

Exam results

GCSE

9–7 (A*–A)

72.8%

9–8 (A*–A)

53.6%

9–9 (A*–B)

90.3%

A Level

A*–A

74.8%

A*–B

91.3%

A*–C

98.6%

Entry process

11+ and 13+ entry

11+13+
Registration deadline31 October 202631 October 2026
Entrance assessmentsEnglish, Mathematics, Cognitive AbilityEnglish, Mathematics, Cognitive Ability
InterviewsFebruary 2027February 2027
Results letters sent1 March 20271 March 2027
Acceptance deadline4 March 20274 March 2027

16+ (Sixth Form) entry

2027
Application deadline31 October 2026
Entrance assessmentsJanuary 2027
InterviewsFebruary 2027
Results letters sent1 March 2027
Acceptance deadline4 March 2027

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