Blundell's School is an international school in Tiverton, United Kingdom. Founded in 1604. It serves 585 students. Annual tuition from $58,103 USD.
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Location & getting here
Nearest airports
Framed for international families — drive times are from the school, not the city centre.
| Airport | Distance | Drive from school | International note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 209 km | ~282 min | BHX — Midlands gateway |
| Heathrow | 219 km | ~295 min | LHR — gateway for Bangkok, Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai |
| Gatwick | 231 km | ~310 min | LGW — good for SE Asia, Middle East via BA/EK/QR |
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
While the full boarding fees are £45,750 per year,<ref>[https://blundells.org/senior-school/admissions/fees blundells official webpage: fee and admissions]</ref> the school offers several scholarships and bursaries, and provides flexi-boarding.
Academic Performance
ISI Inspection Report
Blundell's School meets all relevant Independent School Standards across leadership and management, quality of education, pupils' physical and mental health, social and economic education, and safeguarding. The school demonstrates particular strengths in its well-resourced co-curricular programme and comprehensive careers guidance. The main recommendation is to ensure that parental reports provide clearer information about what pupils need to do to improve.
Key facts
Fees & the true cost of attendance
Published fees · inclusive of VAT
| Phase | Per term | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Day (Years 7-8) | £7,442 | £22,326 |
| Flexi Boarding 11 Nights (Years 7-8) | £8,826 | £26,478 |
| Flexi Boarding 22 Nights (Years 7-8) | £9,456 | £28,368 |
| Weekly Boarding Mon-Thu (Years 7-8) | £11,112 | £33,336 |
| Full Boarding (Years 7-8) | £12,960 | £38,880 |
| Day Local (Years 9-13) | £10,110 | £30,330 |
| Day (Years 9-13) | £11,202 | £33,606 |
| Flexi Boarding 11 Nights Local (Years 9-13) | £11,706 | £35,118 |
| Flexi Boarding 22 Nights Local (Years 9-13) | £12,396 | £37,188 |
| Flexi Boarding 11 Nights (Years 9-13) | £12,972 | £38,916 |
| Flexi Boarding 22 Nights (Years 9-13) | £13,608 | £40,824 |
| Weekly Boarding Local (Years 9-13) | £14,814 | £44,442 |
| Weekly Boarding (Years 9-13) | £15,804 | £47,412 |
| Full Boarding (Years 9-13) | £18,312 | £54,936 |
| International Boarding (Years 9-13) | £19,128 | £57,384 |
Compulsory extras (on top of tuition)
| Item | Frequency | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Extra Flexi Boarding nights | Per term | — |
| Ad hoc nights (subject to availability) | Per term | — |
Budget beyond the sticker price. Assume the real annual spend is 5–15% higher than the headline fee. Hidden costs typically include: registration fee, acceptance deposit (usually one term's fees, refundable at the end of schooling), uniform + sports kit, trips and expeditions, individual music tuition, exam entry fees, travel to/from home.
Ask the Bursar for a sample "all-in" first-year invoice before committing.
Merit-based scholarships (10 types)
ℹ️ This school has not published the exact % fee remission for each award. Ask the admissions team directly — typical independent school scholarships range from 5% to 50% of fees.
About
Blundell's School is a co-educational full boarding school located in Tiverton, Devon, England. It is a member of the Boarding Schools' Association (BSA).
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
What Makes This School Different
Academic Results
Admissions
| Entry point | Assessment | Assessment date | Registration deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11+ (Year 7) | Blundell's Entrance Tests in English, Mathematics and New Group Reading Test; Award Papers available for those exceeding National Curriculum | January | First week of January |
| 13+ (Year 9) | Blundell's Entrance Test (BET) or Blundell's Scholarship Examinations in various subjects; external candidates not sitting scholarships must take English and Mathematics entry tests | January/October (Sport October) | Mid-January (Sport September) |
| 16+ (Year 12) | Interview and satisfactory GCSE performance; minimum 6 GCSEs at grade 6 or above required; grade 7 required in subjects taken to A-Level; candidates may sit scholarship assessments in Academic, Art, Drama, STEM, Music or Sport | November | Early November |
How to apply
- Complete Registration Form and pay registration fee
- Sit entrance examinations or scholarship assessment papers (if competing for scholarship)
- Interview (required for 16+ entry and scholarships)
- School report requested by Blundell's
- Receive formal place offer
- Access to New Pupil website for pre-entry information
What you'll need to submit
- Completed online registration form
- Registration fee (£120 UK, £150 International)
- For scholarships: portfolio/evidence of achievement as required by scholarship type
- For 16+ entry: predicted grades
Open events
- Head's Guest Mornings
- Open Days (details via registration)
Scholarships: Scholarship exams sat at Blundell's; overseas candidates may arrange online supervision with advance notice. Candidates may stay overnight in boarding house during exam period. Sample papers available on application.
Admissions contact: Admissions Co-ordinator: Mrs L. Wright, Tel: 01884 232310, Email: [email protected]; General: [email protected]; Website: www.blundells.org
Registration is non-refundable and reserves a provisional place conditional on entrance criteria; pupils from Blundell's Prep School and Foundation Bursary applicants exempt from registration fee; Services Boarding Package available for children of serving HM Forces personnel.
Why Families Choose
- Sport