Badminton School, school in Bristol, UK
Badminton School is an independent girls' school in Bristol that teaches students from age three to eighteen and accepts both day and boarding students. The school has science laboratories, art rooms, sports fields, and spaces for music and drama that help students develop a range of skills.
The school was founded in 1858 by Miriam Badock and was named after Badminton House in Clifton where it was first located. It moved to its current site in 1924 and was among the first schools to combine academic work with sports and extracurricular activities, which was unusual for its time.
The school has a strong sense of community where students and staff know each other well and work together closely. The house system encourages friendships and friendly competition among groups named Badock, Baker, Burke, Murray, Rendall, and Webb-Johnson.
The school campus is located in Westbury-on-Trym and is accessible to both day students and those with flexible boarding options including weekly stays. The school offers tours and open days where families can explore the grounds and speak with teachers.
The buildings on the school grounds are Grade II listed, meaning they are protected due to their historical importance and architectural value. Many notable former students, called Old Badmintonians, have become actresses, artists, politicians, and writers.
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