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Badminton School
Independent school · Bristol, City of
| Address | Westbury Road, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS9 3BA |
|---|---|
| Ages | 3–19 |
| Pupils | 525 |
| Gender | Girls |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Phone | 01179055200 |
| Website | https://www.badmintonschool.co.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Fri 4 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Thu 15 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 2 Jul 2027 |
Exeats: Fri 18 Sep 2026 to Sun 20 Sep 2026, Fri 20 Nov 2026 to Sun 22 Nov 2026, Fri 30 Apr 2027 to Mon 3 May 2027
INSET days: Wed 2 Sep 2026, Thu 3 Sep 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027, Wed 14 Apr 2027, Mon 5 Jul 2027
Senior School dates used; term begins Fri 4 Sep. 2-3 Sep are staff INSET / boarders' travel days on which new and some year groups (Lower Sixth, Year 7, new Y8-10 pupils, boarders) arrive for induction. Prep School has staggered finishes at half terms and term ends. Senior terms end 13:00 (from 12:00) on 11 Dec and 25 Mar. Boarders' travel days 17 Oct, 1 Nov, 21 Feb. Bank holiday 3 May closed for day pupils.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Day: Pre-Reception (no VAT) | £3,610.00 |
| Day: Prep School (Reception and Year 1) total incl. VAT | £4,402.00 |
| Day: Prep School (Years 2 and 3) total incl. VAT | £4,690.00 |
| Day: Prep School (Years 4, 5 and 6) total incl. VAT | £5,225.00 |
| Day: Senior School (Year 7 to Year 13) total incl. VAT | £8,142.00 |
| Prep School Boarder (UK/EEA) total incl. VAT | £10,767.00 |
| Prep School Boarder (International) total incl. VAT | £13,064.00 |
| Senior School Weekly Boarder (UK/EEA) total incl. VAT | £15,593.00 |
| Senior School Boarder (UK/EEA) total incl. VAT | £16,565.00 |
| Senior School Boarder (International) total incl. VAT | £20,365.00 |
Schedule of Fees - from September 2026, per term. Net fees before 20% VAT also shown (e.g. Senior day £6,785 + £1,357 VAT). Compulsory lunches £360 per term, not subject to VAT, charged separately. Optional extras (from September 2025): music tuition £48.00 per lesson; occasional boarding £90.00 per night. Scholarships for Senior School girls and means-tested bursaries for UK pupils.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Pre-Reception, Reception, Year 1, 11+, 12+, 13+, 14+, Sixth Form
Admission is via academic assessment plus fit. Girls can join the Prep School at any point in the year; register early. Pre-Reception/Reception: EYFS lead visits the child's nursery. Years 1-2: taster day with reading and writing. Years 3-6: taster day with an online reasoning test and short English assessment. Senior entry at 11+, 12+, 13+, 14+ and Sixth Form.
- Nursery-setting visit by EYFS lead (Pre-Reception/Reception)
- Taster day with reading and writing (Years 1-2)
- Taster day with online reasoning test and short English assessment (Years 3-6)
- Academic entrance assessments (Senior School)
Open events: Pre-Reception and Reception Stay & Play, 10.00 - 11.00am Friday 27th November, Pre-Reception and Reception Stay & Play, 10.00 - 11.00am Fri 12 Mar 2027, Pre-Reception and Reception Stay & Play, 10.00 - 11.00am Fri 23 Apr 2027, Pre-Reception and Reception Stay & Play, 10.00 - 11.00am Fri 11 Jun 2027
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Thornbury Service (new in 2026) | Thornbury, Old Down, Bradley Stoke | 07:15 |
| Portishead Service | Portishead, Easton-in-Gordano, Abbots Leigh, Leigh Woods, Clifton, Cotham | 07:20 |
| Backwell Service | Backwell, Nailsea, Flax Bourton, Long Ashton | 07:20 |
Cost: £200 to £300 per term depending on stop
Source: school transport page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.