Bramdean School, Exeter
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Bramdean School, Exeter is an independent school
situated in Heavitree
, Exeter
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Bramdean School is a non-selective mixed independent school of 200 pupils located in Heavitree
, Exeter
, Devon. It is well-known for its traditional values, family atmosphere, small classes, Concert & Chapel Choir, and sporting activities. Sporting coaches include Javier Martin Cortes, former La Liga Barcelona FC Academy coach, Keith Brown
, former vice-captain MCCC Lords, English Cricket Board, National Cricket Coach Initiative and Jill Stone, former country champion, junior Wimbledon
player, and development coach Lawn Tennis Association
. The school motto "Tenax et Fortis" translates as "steadfast and courageous".
A recent Ofsted
inspection concluded that 'academic achievement is excellent'. The overall assessment of the school was:
"Bramdean is a highly successful, harmonious school where the pupils are well-mannered, happy and achieve very high standards. Academic attainment is excellent and there are very good opportunities for the development of sporting, artistic and musical talents. The school has a good range of specialist teaching areas and a well qualified staff who enable pupils to make good progress. The strong family atmosphere contributes to the pupils’ sense of belonging and the good level of care which they are shown. The school is very well led and managed."
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Independent school (UK)
An independent school is a school that is not financed through the taxation system by local or national government and is instead funded by private sources, predominantly in the form of tuition charges, gifts and long-term charitable endowments, and so is not subject to the conditions imposed by...
situated in Heavitree
Heavitree
Heavitree is a district of Exeter, Devon, England. Part of the historic district is currently one of the wards for elections to the City Council. Formerly an independent Urban District, it became a part of Exeter in 1913...
, Exeter
Exeter
Exeter is a historic city in Devon, England. It lies within the ceremonial county of Devon, of which it is the county town as well as the home of Devon County Council. Currently the administrative area has the status of a non-metropolitan district, and is therefore under the administration of the...
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Bramdean School is a non-selective mixed independent school of 200 pupils located in Heavitree
Heavitree
Heavitree is a district of Exeter, Devon, England. Part of the historic district is currently one of the wards for elections to the City Council. Formerly an independent Urban District, it became a part of Exeter in 1913...
, Exeter
Exeter
Exeter is a historic city in Devon, England. It lies within the ceremonial county of Devon, of which it is the county town as well as the home of Devon County Council. Currently the administrative area has the status of a non-metropolitan district, and is therefore under the administration of the...
, Devon. It is well-known for its traditional values, family atmosphere, small classes, Concert & Chapel Choir, and sporting activities. Sporting coaches include Javier Martin Cortes, former La Liga Barcelona FC Academy coach, Keith Brown
Keith Brown (cricketer)
Keith Robert Brown is a former English cricketer.Keith Brown was educated at the Chace Comprehensive School, Enfield and he represented Middlesex and MCC as a right-handed batsman, wicket-keeper and occasional right-arm slow-medium bowler in 247 first-class matches between 1984 and 1998, scoring...
, former vice-captain MCCC Lords, English Cricket Board, National Cricket Coach Initiative and Jill Stone, former country champion, junior Wimbledon
The Championships, Wimbledon
The Championships, Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon , is the oldest tennis tournament in the world, considered by many to be the most prestigious. It has been held at the All England Club in Wimbledon, London since 1877. It is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, the other three Majors...
player, and development coach Lawn Tennis Association
Lawn Tennis Association
The Lawn Tennis Association is the national governing body of tennis in Great Britain, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.As the governing body, the LTA is responsible for the coaching and development of junior players, offering courses and qualifications on coaching, as well as the...
. The school motto "Tenax et Fortis" translates as "steadfast and courageous".
A recent Ofsted
Ofsted
The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills is the non-ministerial government department of Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Schools In England ....
inspection concluded that 'academic achievement is excellent'. The overall assessment of the school was:
"Bramdean is a highly successful, harmonious school where the pupils are well-mannered, happy and achieve very high standards. Academic attainment is excellent and there are very good opportunities for the development of sporting, artistic and musical talents. The school has a good range of specialist teaching areas and a well qualified staff who enable pupils to make good progress. The strong family atmosphere contributes to the pupils’ sense of belonging and the good level of care which they are shown. The school is very well led and managed."
Notable former pupils
Former alumni include Kristian DigbyKristian Digby
Kristian Digby was an English television presenter and director best known for presenting To Buy or Not to Buy on BBC One. On 1 March 2010 he was found dead in what police said were "unexplained circumstances"...
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