King's School, Bruton
| King's School, Bruton | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
Plox , , BA10 0ED England | |
| Coordinates | 51°06′37″N 2°27′16″W / 51.1103°N 2.4544°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public school Private day and boarding |
| Motto | Latin: Deo Juvante (With god’s help) |
| Religious affiliation | Church of England |
| Established | 1519, re-founded 1550 Edward VI |
| Founder | Richard FitzJames |
| Department for Education URN | 123905 Tables |
| Headmaster | Matt Radley |
| Chaplain | George Beverly |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 13 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 360 |
| Houses | New, Blackford, Lyon, Priory, Arion, Wellesley |
| Colours | Blue and Gold |
| Song | Carmen Brutoniense |
| Publication | The Dolphin |
| Former pupils | Old Brutonians |
| Website | http://www.kingsbruton.com/ |
King's Bruton is an independent HMC co-educational boarding and day school in the English public school tradition located in Bruton, Somerset. It was founded in 1519 by Richard FitzJames, making it one of the oldest schools in the United Kingdom and since the Dissolution of the Monasteries, has been in continuous operation for over 470 years. In 1550 the school received royal foundation status during the reign of Edward VI.