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Welcome to Badminton, an independent day and boarding school for girls aged 3-18. Bristol has its share of very good schools, and we know that choosing somewhere for your daughter isn’t easy. So what’s different about Badminton? Our history, our unusual ethos of teaching and learning, and our careful balance of intellectual firepower with courtesy and support all set us apart. There is an important place in the world for strong female communities, and Badminton is one of these. We have excellent facilities and some of the best boarding and pastoral care provision of any school. Girls at Badminton come from all over the globe and know that they can try anything, study anything, do anything, and they do. No one here is judged on superficialities, and Badminton girls rightly learn that their future can be anything they want it to be. We are proud of our statement of Vision and Values and we work hard to make sure that the qualities we describe shape everything that we do. We offer a bespoke education for each girl with an emphasis on holistic learning and a culture of care and support. We work together, in school and our Bristol community, and we are proud to marry support to succeed. Our Vision Badminton provides the best preparation for girls living and working in a global society. Our Values We pride ourselves on a culture of mutual respect and tolerance, underpinned by a strong sense of integrity. We challenge our pupils to be the best they can and to be intellectually curious. We encourage contribution from pupils to every aspect of the School. We value integration highly and ensure this is set in a context of responsibility and mutual support. Above all, we ensure the community has a good sense of fun! Our Aims To provide an education that nurtures intellectual curiosity and which is challenging and fun, balancing academic excellence with the fulfillment of individual potential in the arts, sport, and extra-curricular activities. Badminton offers a holistic educational experience - academic excellence is achieved through teaching and learning in ways that are challenging and fun. Beyond the great resources, the passion of the staff, coupled with their knowledge of each individual, allow girls to thrive academically and socially. The emphasis is on the development of skills to support independent learning and encouragement to follow a personalized program. Sports and creative skills are integral to the curriculum, giving girls a broad outlook and skill set. To provide pastoral care which teaches respect and tolerance for the whole community and requires each girl to take responsibility for herself and others. To create opportunities for every girl to make a contribution to the well-being of the school and engage in genuine mutual support. Badminton has a strong community – the size of the School coupled with an emphasis on excellent pastoral care creates a supportive environment where each girl has the confidence to develop into the person that she wants to be. There is no scope for anonymity and the respectful relationships ensure not only that the girls are mutually supportive, but also that staff and girls work collaboratively to tackle issues. The combination of small form groups and boarding in a progression of age group areas coupled with the mixed age competitive Houses allows strong friendship within and across year groups. The international mindset of the school aims to create an awareness of the needs and concerns of society at local, national, and global levels. Badminton looks outwards – community service, educational outreach, and charitable work, for charities in this country and abroad, have always been a commitment and ensure that Badminton plays a role in its local community. Opportunities to contribute give the girls a sense of responsibility and awareness of others. There has also always been an international outlook, with a long history of exchanges with schools in other countries, as well as borders from around the world. This gives an appreciation of diversity and starts to develop a global awareness. Badmintonians leave the school as curious, confident, and courteous individuals who will thrive in a competitive, global society. Badminton creates Badmintonians – who are curious, confident, and courteous, but are otherwise all distinctively individual. They are well equipped to face a competitive and rapidly changing world, to thrive in a global society, and to make a difference in their chosen field. They are also extremely proud of their School and its continuing role in its community. Badminton respects the past and looks to the future, ensuring good stewardship of the Badminton name, the campus, and the School’s world-class reputation. Badminton respects the past and looks to the future – with a long history, Badminton is keen to remain a leading girls’ boarding school. By aiming to access the best academic opportunities, excellent pastoral support, and up-to-date facilities, Badminton’s stewardship of its name and beautiful campus, with its historic buildings and green spaces, is ensured. View full school