We are delighted to be able to offer a minibus service for both the Prep & Senior School on a daily basis.
Online Minibus Booking System
The system offers a host of features including online booking, journey planning, the option to check availability and capacity on routes, as well as other useful features including live-tracking, Google Map locations, and the ability for parents to be alerted if minibuses are running late or otherwise delayed.
We currently run a minibus service to eight different locations in Devon and Somerset, six mornings (Monday to Saturday) and four evenings (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday) a week, throughout the School year.
In North Devon we have two routes:
Barnstaple which incorporates South Molton and Moortown Cross on the A361 and Dulverton which stops at Exebridge and Bampton.
In Somerset we have a Taunton run which incorporates Wellington and White Ball with a stop at Tiverton Parkway train station for those who prefer to use the train into School.
Crediton is the fourth route with stops at the Devonshire Dumpling (Copplestone), Crediton and Cadbury Cross.
There is an Exe Valley route which stops at the Ruffwell Inn, Stoke Canon and Exeter St David's station and a M5 route which starts at Lympstone and incorporates stops at Darts Farm, Topsham and at Cullompton.
The final two routes travel the furthest with the Sidmouth and Heathfield Runs.
The Sidmouth route starts at Sidford park carpark with further stops at the Hare and Hounds in Sidford, Heathpark services in Honiton and Daisymount on the A30.
The Heathfield route has its start at the Heathfield Industrial Estate Newton Abbot and travels along the A38 and stops at Costa/McDonalds at the top of Haldon Hill.
Each minibus is modern and comfortable and capable of carrying 14-16 passengers.
Choral Workshop Day with composer, Joanna Forbes L’Estrange
On Thursday the 23rd of January, we were delighted to welcome the internationally acclaimed composer Joanna Forbes L’Estrange to Blundell’s for an afternoon of workshops with the Senior and Prep School choirs. This year’s Spring Concert, The Seasons, includes the world premiere of A Season to Sing, a piece co-commissioned by Blundell’s.
Blundell’s Celebrates Top Ranking in The Times Parent Power List
We are delighted to share that Blundell's School has been ranked 244th in The Times' Parent Power list, a prestigious ranking based on GCSE and A-Level results.
Our position reflects the strong academic achievements of our pupils, particularly given the highly selective nature of many of the schools ranked alongside us.
Blundell’s Ranked 2nd in Devon for A Level Progress and Among Top 5% Nationally
The Department for Education has released its rankings for A Level progress following the final ratification of summer 2024 examination results.
We are delighted to announce that Blundell’s has secured 2nd place in Devon, narrowly being pipped to top spot by Exeter Maths School.
Blundell’s is proud to be among the top 5% of schools nationwide, earning the highest rating of “Well above average” from the Department for Education. These rankings are based on a comparison of A Level results, measuring students’ progress against peers across England who began with similar GCSE outcomes at the end of Year 11.
Blundell’s School pupils achieve outstanding A level results
Blundell’s School is delighted to announce another outstanding set of A-Level results, marking the second consecutive year our pupils have surpassed the significant threshold of 80% A*-B grades, since the return to normal grading post-COVID.
Blundell's Fest 2024: Hosted by the Blundell's Fest team, this year's festival proved to be a spectacular affair, offering a diverse array of activities that catered to all ages and interests. From engaging workshops that sparked creativity to thrilling physical activities, attendees were treated to an unforgettable experience.