School Life

Days at Bruern Abbey are busy. We have longer days than most schools but this largely eliminates the need for prep (homework) particularly further down the school.

We feel it is best for pupils to have more time in the classroom with the support of their teachers, rather than being left to access work alone in the evenings. It’s not just all lessons though. Pupils have a decent amount of free time during the day at morning break, lunch time and at tea break.

They also have games sessions and structured activity slots throughout the week. All of this allows pupils to let off some steam and return to the classroom raring to go. We are proud of our offering of a truly broad range of activities, sports and trips, which would easily rival that of a larger school.

If you believe Bruern Abbey is the right fit for your child, we invite you to explore our specialisms, admissions journey and reach out to us.

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