Welcome to Blundell's School
Introduction
Record A Level Results in 2011
I am delighted with the provisional A level results. The pupils and staff have worked very hard together to ensure real success. In recording 73% A* to B grades the pupils have done extremely well; these results are a reflection of their hard work and enthusiasm. The UCAS points per pupil figure (380) is by some way the highest recorded in the history of the school. Among many strong aspects of these results is the doubling of the A* rate, which shows strong evidence that the ablest pupils are rising to the challenge of performing at the highest level. It was also especially pleasing to see that nearly 50% of the grades were at A* or A grade. Nearly 30% of the year group achieved three A grades or better thus demonstrating the academic strength of the year and is testimony to the strong relationship forged between the teachers and the pupils. A significant number of departments recorded A* to B rates well in excess of 80%. All those who held offers from Oxford and Cambridge achieved their required grades; indeed most pupils will be headed to the university of their choice. We are awaiting the results of a number of enquiries made to the various examination boards; therefore it is likely that these results will improve.
OFSTED Inspection, November 2010: Blundell's assessed as 'Outstanding' in all six inspection areas
We were absolutely delighted with the conclusions of the OFSTED inspectors who visited us in early November. In summary Blundell's was assessed as Outstanding in all six areas and Outstanding overall. These inspections are carried out every three years and last time Blundell's was rated Good overall and Outstanding in one area; we were relatively pleased with this judgement. There are four grades; unsatisfactory, satisfactory, good and outstanding. To achieve the highest grade in all six areas is very unusual. Please read the report in full because it highlights so many positive aspects about Blundell's. At the heart of the school is the strong, positive and purposeful atmosphere which is the result of a committed and enthusiastic staff and delightful and engaging pupils.
Aims and Values
Our aim is to promote wholeness: to provide an entire education and a sense of service for each pupil as our founder, Peter Blundell, would have wished.
“There are two gifts we can give our children, the first is roots and the second is wings.”
Roots
- To nurture friendship and a respect for the talents of others set within a caring pastoral community, combined with a deep gratitude for those who have been a strong influence in our development.
- To develop academic ambition, endeavour, enthusiasm, courage and excellence.
- To encourage a strong awareness of spiritual richness and Christian values.
- To emphasise personal qualities, particularly tolerance, kindness, service, courtesy and humility.
Wings
- To promote self-respect and instil in our pupils the confidence to discover and develop their cultural, physical and intellectual interests and strengths and thereby engender a sense of excitement about their future after Blundell’s.
- To provide our pupils with a national and international perspective balanced by an appreciation of our immediate beautiful surroundings, which we all are fortunate to enjoy.
Blundell’s School together with The National Trust will be hosting an exclusive tour of Old Blundell’s on February 25th from 11.00 to 3.00 with tours by Blundell’s Archivist, Mike Sampson, and Lewis Paterson. If you would like to attend please contact the Development Office at Blundell’s School, on 01884 243262 or at 
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Following the success of A History of Tiverton, Mike Sampson, school archivist for five years, has now written A History of Blundell's School. If you would like to order a copy at the special pre-publication price of £17.50, please