Day Pupils | Bryanston School

Day places without a bed

Everything you’d expect .. with or without a bed

Whilst the majority of our pupils board, we also offer day places for those looking to go home every day or a few days a week. Our day pupils can opt for a bed for the odd night and we offer a few places for those pupils not looking for a bed.

Pupils who take up these places join a boarding house, and are included in every aspect of the daily life of the school with their peers.

Day pupils arrive at 8.15am and leave at 6pm (the day service bus leaves at 6.30pm).

House life for day pupils

The house system at Bryanston is a central aspect of school life, with the day beginning and ending in the houses.

Pupils start their day at the house and head off to lessons, co-curricular activities and other school events, while also returning to the houses to refuel, prepare for sport, do homework and generally be part of house life.

co-curricular activities

My own space

Day pupils have a designated study area within their house, shared with other day pupils. The study area includes a desk and storage for academic materials, equipment for co-curricular activities and sports kit.

As pupils progress through the school, this study area becomes more important, with more opportunities for independent study.

Sixth Formers have the option to study in a setting of their choice in the main school but can still have the privacy of their own study within their house area after lessons.

How the house works

Our 12 boarding houses have unique personalities and provide a home-like environment for pupils. The House Parent and their team provide excellent pastoral care and work closely with pupils, tutors, the wider staff team and families to support each child’s academic and personal development.

The House Parent lives in the house and is supported by live-in staff, matrons and a house team. The House Parent is a vital link between the school, the tutor and parents.

There is also the opportunity for pupils to apply for leadership roles within the house, either as House Prefects or Head of House.

Health and Wellbeing

Boys Boarding House - Salisbury Common Room

The house vibe

Houses at Bryanston are bustling with activity, both planned and ad hoc by the house team and by the pupils themselves.

Day pupils are fully included in the social scene and are welcome to stay for evening events, after discussion with their House Parent first. Houses work together to create entertainment events and compete in house competitions.

House life is all about ‘having a go’ and encourages trying new things and taking risks, even if it means experiencing a ‘heroic failure’. These moments are celebrated just as much as successes.

How much can you fit into a Bry day?

More than you might think!

Our outstanding on-site facilities and breadth of activities allow for a highly efficient use of time. Pupils can participate in a wide range of co-curricular activities and receive academic support throughout their day.

Timeline of day

7:30-8:00

08:15am

08:50am

10:45am

11:10am

13:05

14:25

16:40-18:00

18:00

18:30

Pupils enjoy breakfast.

In-house roll call.

Lessons 1-3 before break.

A snack in the boarding house and a catch-up with matron.

Lessons 4-6 before lunch.

Lunch, a catch-up with the houseparent and roll call in-house.

Lessons 7-9 after lunch.

Games and extra-curricular activities.

Day ends.

Bus departs.

Day pupil FAQs

If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, please contact our admissions team.

Can I have breakfast and supper at school?

After discussion with your Houseparent, you can arrive early for breakfast and stay for supper. There will be an additional charge.
Can I stay for after-school events?

Yes, you can stay for a school commitment e.g. academic lectures, orchestra or a school trip. This must be discussed with and permission given by the House Parent.
Can I join in for weekend activities and events?

Yes, pupils can join in for weekend and social activities but only after discussion and permission given by the House Parent.
Will I have space in the house for my possessions and sports kit?

Yes, you will have a space to call your own within a study area and a changing space for sport.
Can I have a bed for ad hoc stays?

Sorry, that won’t be possible unless you become either a full boarder or a day pupil with a bed.
What are the fees for a day place without a bed?

Please find information on all our school fees.
Can I change from boarding to day - or day to boarding?

Most pupils join Bryanston as a full-time boarder. A change can happen but it is subject to availability. If parents don’t know whether they would like their child to be a boarder or a day pupil, please contact our Admissions team, who will help you to explore the options further and find the right solution for your child.
Are bursaries and scholarships available?

Yes, we have a range of scholarships and bursaries available to any pupil, irrespective of day or boarding status.
Are there buses for day pupils?

We aim to make your child’s minibus journey to Bryanston as seamless as possible.

Alternatively, parents can drop off and pick up at their school house or outside the Main Reception.
What are the next steps? Our admissions process ...

Our admissions process is carefully designed to ensure that we gain a clear and insightful understanding of all our prospective pupils, while allowing the child and their parents to get to know us better too.

We want all our pupils to feel comfortable, valued, and supported during their time at Bryanston and that starts with finding the right fit. So, if you are considering Bryanston for your child, we invite you to explore our admissions process or call us on 01258 484 633 and discover all that our school has to offer.

Daily minibus routes, times and costs