Bruern Abbey – Silver Duke of Edinburgh Expedition Success

Four of our senior boys recently completed their Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award qualifying expedition, navigating the spectacular coastline and countryside of the Isle of Purbeck.
Day 1 saw the team set off from Studland, hiking around the iconic Old Harry Rocks and following the South West Coast Path into Swanage Bay.
On Day 2, they turned inland, heading north to pick up the Purbeck Way. From there, they made steady progress westwards, passing through Corfe Castle and continuing towards Kimmeridge.
Their final day, Day 3, took them from Kimmeridge up to Knowle Hill before descending to follow the River Frome into Wareham, where they finished at the historic Priory.
Throughout the expedition, the boys worked superbly as a team, supported one another with good humour, and showed impressive resilience. They particularly enjoyed the breath-taking sea views and coastal scenery along the way. We are very proud of their efforts and the spirit in which they undertook the challenge.
Bruern's Move to Co-Education

Beginning in September 2026, Bruern Abbey will take an exciting step forward as we begin welcoming girls into our Prep School in Oxfordshire. This marks the start of our transition to a fully co-educational environment, with our Senior School in Buckinghamshire set to welcome girls from September 2027. Learn more here