School profile
Bryanston School
Blandford Forum, Dorset, United Kingdom · Co-educational · Ages 13–18
About the school
Bryanston is a co-educational school in Blandford Forum, Dorset, on a 400-acre riverside site, for ages 13–18 (Senior School 13–16, Sixth Form 16–18). The school describes itself as a full boarding school with some day pupils; day pupils with a bed in a boarding house are about 20% of pupils.
Pupils take GCSEs, then A Levels, the IB Diploma or CTEC in the Sixth Form. The school has 12 boarding houses and a Prep School for ages 6–13 on the same site.
Key facts for parents
Academics
2026 (as the school reports): 66% of A Level grades were A*–B. The IB cohort averaged 33.2 points against a global mean of 30.88.
Where leavers go
2026 UK destinations reported include Oxford, St Andrews, Edinburgh, Durham, LSE, Exeter, Bristol and the Courtauld Institute of Art. Overseas destinations include the University of Colorado Boulder, Ohio State University and ESADE Business School (Barcelona). The school's news page gives inconsistent percentages for university placement, so we do not quote them.
Recognition
The school's policies page lists an ISI regulatory compliance inspection report (2025) and a progress-monitoring report (2026). We did not open the reports, so we cannot state the outcome.
For international families
Exeat weekends run Friday 4.20pm to Sunday 9pm, and regular weekend leave can be arranged about every two weeks. Overseas parents must appoint a UK guardian (AEGIS member). Admissions: +44 (0)1258 484 633.
Good to know
Registration fee £300 (non-refundable); deposit £2,200. Parents resident outside the UK pay an extra deposit of one full term's fees on acceptance. Year 9 scholarships carry up to 10% fee remission; the sibling discount is 5% for a third sibling attending at the same time.
Common questions
Where is Bryanston School and who is it for?
Bryanston School is in Blandford Forum, Dorset, co-educational, for ages 13–18. Figures are on this page with their sources.
Which programmes does Bryanston School list?
GCSE, A Levels, IB Diploma, CTEC.
When are the entry dates for Bryanston School?
The entry dates table on this page lists registration, assessments and results as the school published them (last checked 2026-10-16). Dates change, so confirm with the school before you plan.
Can Scholar Gateway help with Bryanston School?
Yes. We help with school choice and prepare students for entrance exams and interviews. A free assessment shows the student's current level first.
Entry process
16+ (Sixth Form) entry
| 2027 · 16+ | |
|---|---|
| Application deadline | 13 October 2026 |
| Entrance assessments | 4, 6, 13 Nov 2026 |
| Results letters sent | Early December 2026 |
Dates can change. Always check the school's own website for the latest information.
Entry dates last checked against the school's own website: 16 October 2026.
Sources
- Bryanston how to apply (2026)
- Bryanston school fees (2026/27, VAT included) (2026)
- Bryanston boarding (2026)
- Bryanston international admissions (2026)
- Bryanston admissions (2026)
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