The boarding houses here at Bruern is always a hub of activities both in-house and on excursions off site for evening activities. The pupils enjoy the independence of the dorms, all under the watchful eye of the houseparents. There are evening barbecues to be enjoyed and then the joy of waking up to a variety of breakfast options which is a meal that sets them up for the rest of the school day!
As we move to co-education—welcoming girls to the Prep School in September 2026 and to the Senior School in September 2027—we have ensured dedicated and separate boarding facilities for boys and girls, providing comfort, privacy, and a supportive environment for all pupils.
Flexible Boarding
Bruern Abbey’s system of truly flexible boarding recognises that for three-quarters of our pupils, they’ve found the right school but a daily commute is not realistic.
It offers, for those parents who wish it, a choice of one to four nights of boarding in the peace, security and beauty of the Oxfordshire countryside, without compromising their three nights and a full weekend of family life at home.
Far from fumes and traffic, boys are able to concentrate fully on their studies from Monday to Friday and to take advantage of all that Bruern has to offer.
For London pupils the School operates every week its own bus which, at a published charge, collects pupils early on Monday morning and returns them on a Friday afternoon, in time for the weekend. The route begins near Sloane Square and Marble Arch, with several further stops along the A40 and M40.
Day Pupils
The School also welcomes day pupils, who arrive by 8.15 am (9.00 am on Monday) and are free to return home at 6.00 pm., except on Friday, when they are free at around 3.30 pm. (Timings differ slightly across different year groups).
