Independent school · Bristol, City of
Badminton School
- Ages 3–19
- Girls
- Boarding
- £4,402–£20,365/term
- Term dates checked
- School bus
Term dates
From the school's own calendar, checked 2026-10-16.
2026/27
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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 |
INSET days: Wed 2 Sep 2026, Thu 3 Sep 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027, Wed 14 Apr 2027, Mon 5 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
Fees 2026/27
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 |
Work out the total cost
An estimate from the school's published fee. Increases are a guess: schools usually raise fees each September. Extras such as lunches, trips and uniform are not included.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
- 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.
Assessments
- 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
About and location
- Ages
- 3–19
- Pupils
- 525
- Gender
- Girls
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Phone
- 01179055200
- Address
- Westbury Road, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS9 3BA
- Website
- badmintonschool.co.uk
School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Dates, fees, admissions and bus routes are from the school's own website. Report a correction.