Badminton School welcomes pupils from families in the Armed Forces and offers a warm, kind, ‘home from home’ environment for girls whose parents are traveling, living or working abroad. Watch our video and learn more about boarding at Badminton.
We understand the importance of providing excellent pastoral care and being a small school, we are a close-knit community where everyone knows everyone. The welfare of the girls is at the heart of everything we do.
Here are just a few reasons to choose Badminton if you are a military family:
We have three Boarding Houses. Each one is staffed by a team of dedicated House staff, who understand the needs of the different age groups. The Housemistress, Deputy Housemistress and Resident Tutors are experts in recognising the needs of the girls and all live in the House to provide dedicated support in a family environment.
Weekends for our Boarders are packed with activities and opportunities to have fun and relax, both inside and outside of School. These include a variety of trips as well as sport, gardening, cooking & baking, arts & crafts, celebrating birthdays and festivals; there is always plenty going on to choose from. Exeat weekends are optional for the girls; they can choose to either stay in House or go home or go to their guardian.
Communication with parents is easy and is encouraged from all perspectives. Our location is just minutes from the centre of Bristol. There is easy access to both the M5 and M4 motorways, Bristol International Airport and excellent train links, meaning visiting and return trips home are straightforward.
We accept families who are in receipt of Continued Education Allowance (CEA). HM Armed Forces personnel who are not in receipt of the CEA are welcome to apply for a means-tested bursary.
“My daughter has become more independent and her confidence has grown significantly.
Our daughter started boarding at Badminton in September 2021 in Year 9. Since her arrival, we have noticed her significantly grow and develop, not just academically, but in all areas e.g. sports, music and life skills. We have also noticed a change in her personality and her attitude: she is more confident and responsible and she has been a great role model to her sister, who will be joining her as a boarder next year."
Parent based at RAF Northolt
If you are interested in a place for your daughter at Badminton, then get in touch with our admissions team who will be able to advise you further.
Badminton School, Westbury Road, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS9 3BA
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