Bramdean School
| Bramdean School | |
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| Address | |
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Richmond Lodge, Homefield Road, Heavitree , | |
| Information | |
| Type | Independent |
| Motto | Tenax et Fortis (Steadfast and courageous) |
| Headmaster | Tony Connett |
| Website | Official site |
Bramdean School, Exeter is an independent school situated in Heavitree, Exeter.
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 Martín Cortés, former FC Barcelona 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 Master of the Choir is Andrew Cantrill, former Organist & Director of Music at the cathedrals of Buffalo, NY, USA and Wellington (New Zealand). The school moto "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."
To view Bramdean's personal website visit it on www.bramdeanschool.com
Staff
- Headmaster: Tony Connett
- Principal: Diane Stoneman
- ICT: Jeremy Rawlings
- PE Department: Keith Brown / Javier Martín Cortés / Jill Stone
- Religious Studies/History: Kathryn Tayler
- Senior English/Drama: Ian Trafford
- Senior Maths: Sarah Albertyn
- Biology/Chemistry/Junior Science: Andrew Gibbs
- Physics / Chemistry / Maths: Dr Gerlof Eloff
- French: Jill Matthews
- German: Helen Powell
- Geography: Philippa Capron
- Art: Jessica Garton
- Home Economics: Nicola Twibill
- Middle Form English/Music: Dr Pamela Marino
- Junior English: Chantelle Fouracre
- Junior Maths: Barbara Prior
- Kindergarten: Sarah Al-Sadoon, Sarah Hodge-England
- Matron: Josette Hurry
- Secretaries: Karen Jones, Kim Abraham
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