SEXEY'S SCHOOL in Somerset, Bruton

Education Centre Information: Sexey's School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Somerset
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 16/08/2011
Boarders: Children's Home (Boarding School)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Village - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Diocese: Diocese of Bath and Wells
Total Pupils: 546
Number of boys: 271
Number of girls: 275
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

The school takes its name from Hugh Sexey, auditor to Queen Elizabeth I and James I, who set up a foundation in Bruton in 1638. The current school is located in a rural setting overlooking the valley of River Brue, and celebrated its centenary in 1991. The school is housed in a core of Victorian buildings with additions including purpose-built classrooms, new laboratories, an art complex, sports hall and indoor swimming pool. Refurbished library and computer suits. A new sixth form centre will be opened in the autumn term. Sexey's is one of the longest of the 32 state boarding schools with nearly 300 boarders. The school is a church of voluntary aided school in the diocese of Bath and Wells. Currently applying for humanities school status, the school is strong in most subject areas, with creativity a feature of our students. The school offers full range of extra curricular activities including overseas links and are currently exploring being an international school. The school aims to provide a calm, positive and purposeful environment. Its aim is to be like a large family with the children fully safe, secure and happy, yet challenged to be their best.