Dorset
Bryanston School
Exceptional results, but a place depends on the entrance test rather than where you live — worth a look only if you are planning to sit it.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
Academic signal is not available for this school phase in our current dataset.
No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
Watch-outs
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Church of England). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
What to do next
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Check entrance test registration dates
- Download and review the Supplementary Information Form
- Book an open day or school visit
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Admissions and catchment
Independent schools run their own admissions outside the council process, so there is no catchment area or last offer distance to compare against. Registration and assessment dates are on the school’s website.
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
University destinations
The Department for Education does not publish Oxbridge, Russell Group or top-third university destinations for independent schools.
Entry, tests and fees
Entrance test
Scholarship Assessment dates are held the week beginning 16th November 2026
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Fees
Reception – Year 2 | £3,883 |
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Years 3 – 4 | £5,704 | £9,650
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Day with Bed £16,195 £48,585
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Day (with bed) | £16,195
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Day Only (no bed) £13,555 £40,665
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Reception to Year 2 £3,883 -
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Years 3 – 4 | £5,704 | £9,650
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Boarding | £19,750
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Boarding (Years 9–12) £19,750 £59,250
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Bursaries and scholarships
Bursaries are also available and can be applied for in conjunction with scholarships or in isolation. All bursaries are means-tested and conducted through a thi…
Source · checked 28 September 2026
The Richard Hunter All Rounder Scholarship may be awarded at the Head’s discretion and will not be open to applications.
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Admissions
Copied from the school's and test organisers' own pages; check them before registering or applying.
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 139 | 9.3 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3 |
| 2023/2024 | 127 | 13.8 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2 |
| 2022/2023 | 132 | 14.2 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2 |
| 2021/2022 | 140 | 14.0 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Dorset for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 113910 |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 3-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Richard Jones |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Selective |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | DT11 0PX |
| Latest pupils | 139 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
Bryanston, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0PX
www.bryanston.co.ukView local authority page1258452411| DfE number | 6005 |
| UKPRN | 10000966 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 1935 |
| GIAS updated | 10 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |