Blog Archives
Bronze at National Championships
Brymore Academy student, Herb Elliott, is proudly displaying his bronze medal from the English Schools Championships. Herb was crowned 3rd best racewalker after being selected to represent Somerset after months of gruelling competitions. In fact four students from Brymore were selected to represent Somerset in the prestigious English Schools National Championships. In the racewalking George Clay was placed fifth and Charlie Wilson was unplaced due to an injury and in … Continue Reading
Good news from Ofsted!
We were recently inspected by Ofsted and are delighted to announce that we have been graded as ‘Good’ across all areas of the school. All staff have worked really hard to ensure this outcome and Ofsted noted in their report that ‘The culture of the school is based on high standards of achievement and conduct’ and the ‘excellent relationships between staff and students are a key factor in enabling teaching to … Continue Reading
Open Day 2015
Our annual Open Day and Country Fair came with great sunshine and a huge crowd! With cars queuing back to the A39 and people arriving well before the 10:30am start time it really was one of the best ones we have held. The boys started the day in the main arena with their stock showing and Brooks Carey was announced as Champion for the day with Matthew Ranson as Reserve Champion. Freddy … Continue Reading
New Year 7 Parent (2015)
So very often it is complaints that spur a parent to be in touch & seldom for the good things. Praise is often spoken but rarely written so I felt it is only right that I should email you to express our complete delight & even relief at not only discovering your wonderful school but also being lucky enough to send our son. We have a boy whose confidence is … Continue Reading
Year 12 Parent (2015)
Dear Mr Thomas It has been 4 years since we first met and you agreed to take my son in to Brymore. I would like to say a few thank you’s in writing for taking my very frustrated and failing 13 year old son and turning him into a young man who is nearly standing on his own 2 feet The PE teacher – for tirelessly challenging him to get … Continue Reading
Previous Year 11 Parent
I write to all the staff at Brymore as a proud father. If it were just the physical strength and fitness of my son, then thanks would be due . If it were his passion for life, then thanks would be due. If it were his understanding of teamwork, then thanks would be due. If it were his ability to notice, care and support those around him, then thanks would … Continue Reading
Previous student (2014)
I am writing to thank you for my three years at Brymore, which I can truly say have changed my life forever. Brymore transformed me from someone who hated going to school to someone who looked forward to it and thrived from it. I achieved far higher grades than I could have ever expected, which for me was rounded off with a grade ‘C’ in Maths.
Rare Breeds Survival Trust
I just wanted to thank you all for attending the show and sale. The boys were a credit to the school and should be very proud of themselves; they looked smart, were polite and were well spoken at all times.
New Year 9 Parent (2014)
The sense of ‘belonging’ and ‘pride’ that is talked about from the Induction days stays with the boys (and their families) and that foundation is inspiring to ‘do your best’ – so thank you! Just quite simply a fantastic experience that made a major step as smooth as possible.
New Year 9 parent (2014)
The sense of ‘belonging’ and ‘pride’ that is talked about from the Induction days stays with the boys (and their families) and that foundation is inspiring to ‘do your best’ – so thank you! Just quite simply a fantastic experience that made a major step as smooth as possible.
