Address: Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol BS9 3BA
Website: badmintonschool.co.uk
Founded: 1858
Pupils: 520, all girls aged 3-18
Termly Fees: £3,610-£19,582
Head Teacher: Mrs Jessica Miles
Religious Affiliation: Non-denominational
Entrance Procedure: Selective
School Visits: Next open mornings Friday 27 February and Friday 1 May, with individual visits also available
Contact: [email protected] or 01179 055271
The Curriculum
The emphasis at Badminton is on a holistic education, not narrowly academic. The curriculum and timetable are constructed to create balance between academic achievement, personal development, life skills and enriching extracurricular activities. In 2025, 50 percent of pupils achieved A*-A grades at A level, with 73 percent of grades awarded being A*-B.
Sport & The Arts
The Badminton Creative Arts Centre provides pupils with the inspiration and facilities to excel in various mediums of art. Music and sports are a large part of school life. The wide variety of activities on offer means every pupil finds her passion and gets fully involved.
Pastoral Care
Badminton knows that a student’s wellbeing is the foundation of everything they achieve, both in the classroom and beyond. The school is committed to nurturing the whole individual, offering a pastoral care system that ensures every student feels supported, valued and understood. One of the most important ways the community care for each other is by truly looking out for one another. The pastoral team is led by the deputy head pastoral and designated safeguarding lead, who is always around to support, guide and empower every student.
Exit Destinations
Leavers pursue studies at a wide range of world-class universities, music conservatoires, drama schools and other further education institutions. In 2025, 65 percent progressed to Russell Group, with 5 percent securing places at Oxbridge. Each year, a small number also choose to study overseas, typically in the US, Hong Kong or Europe. Leavers choose a diverse range of courses; in 2025, this included animal therapy, dental surgery, criminology and business management, fashion marketing and medicine.
Head Teacher’s Philosophy
To nurture pupils’ natural curiosity and fuel their passion for learning. At Badminton, we believe in practically engaging with the subjects and really getting under the skin of them. The excellence that Badminton girls achieve stems from the positive atmosphere and holistic approach to education.
