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The 2 year old joining the Nursery at Hazlegrove, the 7 year old starting Prep School at Hazlegrove, the 13 year old arriving at King’s and Sixth Former thinking about university are all part of the family of The King’s School, Bruton Foundation.
The schools are united by a common set of values and principles and bound by a shared history that stretches back to the foundation of King’s in 1519. A junior school was started at King’s in 1902 and was established as an IAPS Preparatory School in 1947 when it moved to Hazlegrove House, which the Foundation purchased in 1953.
Hazlegrove, as the Pre‑Prep and Prep School within the King’s Bruton family, provides the foundations on which so much of King’s educational ethos is built. The values that define life at King’s, strong relationships, individual attention, a sense of belonging, and a commitment to helping every pupil flourish, find their origins in the nurturing and vibrant environment at Hazlegrove. Pupils grow up experiencing a culture that prioritises curiosity, kindness, confidence, and mutual respect, enabling a natural and seamless transition between the two schools. About 40% of Year 8 go on to King's Bruton.
King’s Bruton, with a pupil body of approximately 360, is widely regarded as one of the leading schools in the South West. As a co‑educational community with a high proportion of full boarders, it offers exceptional teaching and outstanding pastoral care. Its close‑knit scale allows for a genuinely bespoke educational journey, where every pupil is known, supported, and encouraged as an individual.
Whether pupils join in Year 9 (Third Form), begin their GCSE studies, or enter Sixth Form as they prepare for their final steps towards university or other pathways, the School provides a tailored programme shaped around their interests, ambitions, and strengths. This personalised approach builds on the grounding many pupils develop at Hazlegrove and ensures they continue to grow academically, socially, and personally.
This philosophy, rooted in shared values and a commitment to the whole child, enables pupils to progress confidently to their chosen universities or career paths, equipped with both strong academic credentials and a deep sense of self.
As part of a single Foundation, King’s and Hazlegrove benefit from a unified Governing Body and shared financial leadership under one Bursar. This structure provides both schools with a high level of financial security and long‑term stability. The Foundation’s principal committees—covering education, finance, estates and risk—operate across both schools, ensuring consistent oversight and strategic alignment.
A single annual budgeting process, together with coordinated decisions on fee levels and staffing, enables resources to be planned and invested responsibly and sustainably. Longer‑term development planning is undertaken with the whole Foundation in mind, ensuring that both King’s and Hazlegrove are well placed for future growth, continued investment in facilities, and the highest standards of educational provision.
