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Blundell's School
Independent school · Devon
| Address | Blundell's Road, Tiverton, EX16 4DN |
|---|---|
| Ages | 11–19 |
| Pupils | 584 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Phone | 01884252543 |
| Website | https://www.blundells.org |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Wed 9 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 20 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 2 Jul 2027 |
Exeats: Fri 20 Nov 2026 to Sun 22 Nov 2026, Fri 22 Jan 2027 to Sun 24 Jan 2027
Senior School dates used. Half terms run from 4pm Friday to 6pm Sunday; exeats from 12:40pm Friday (senior school). Autumn ends 1pm Wed 9 Dec (SH: Tue 8 Dec). Spring ends 1pm. Summer ends with Speech Day 4:30pm. Prep School differs: Spring term ends Fri 26 Mar 2027. Boarders return the evening before term.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 9 Sep 2027 | Fri 22 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 8 Nov 2027 | Wed 15 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 11 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 24 Apr 2028 | Thu 25 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Fri 7 Jul 2028 |
Exeats: Fri 26 Nov 2027 to Sun 28 Nov 2027, Fri 28 Jan 2028 to Sun 30 Jan 2028
Senior School dates used. Summer half term begins 4pm Thu 25 May 2028 (school open Fri 26 May for those taking public exams). Prep School Summer half term begins Fri 26 May 2028. Autumn ends 1pm Wed 15 Dec (SH: Tue 14 Dec).
Admissions
Entry points: 11+, 13+, 16+
Main Senior School entry at 11+ (Year 7), 13+ (Year 9) and 16+ (Year 12), with other year groups possible if places arise. Make an enquiry, book a personal visit, then register. At 11+, new applicants choose an Entrance Test (Maths and English papers plus online reading test) or the more demanding Junior Awards papers.
- 11+ Entrance Test (Maths, English, NGRT reading test)
- 11+ Junior Awards papers
- 13+ scholarship assessments (academic, music, sport, art & DT, drama)
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions 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.