What Others Say

"For curious minds who may not be thriving in the mainstream prep world, Bruern Abbey is heaven-sent. Exclusively for boys with learning difficulties (mainly dyslexia and dyspraxia), it’s endearingly thought of as ‘a bit of a carwash’. Boys come in a little bit less than shiny, Bruern takes a good look, sorts them out, restarts the engine and they emerge revitalised and ready to move on. We love everything about it..."

Talk Education

John Floyd voted 'Best Prep School Head'

"A parent tells us that ‘the word “brilliant” does not do justice to John Floyd’, the ‘witty’ and ‘likeable’ Head. Boys arrive struggling with their confidence, and he ‘helps them to understand their strengths and why they should have faith in themselves’."

Tatler Schools Guide

"Bruern Abbey is an earthly paradise, and there‘s a lot of earthy activities involved, for boys who struggle with specific learning difficulties. The targeted maths and English tuition hit the spot, building self-belief and winning places at top independent schools."

Good Schools Guide

"The school with a distinctive USP!"

The Week Independent Schools Guide

"The UK's only independent school expressly tailored to helping boys with learning difficulties (like dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia) pass Common Entrance exams, GCSEs, and more. It works!"

Muddy Stilettos

“Turned his life around, literally!”

Bruern Abbey Prep School Parent

“Unique school, perfect teaching style for neuro diverse children, amazing food and lovely staff.”

Bruern Abbey Senior School Parent

"Bruern is wonderfully and successfully bespoke and tailors to each child with professionalism and amazing results. It’s a breath of fresh air in its unconventional approach and eccentric rituals. My child has benefited tremendously and quite literally turned his life around."

Bruern Abbey Prep School Parent

"This is a superb school, not only because of the unique help it gives dyslexics, but also because of its ethos and culture."

Bruern Abbey Prep School Parent

"A unique school with heart and soul. My son has grown in confidence and maturity since arriving at Bruern. A school which recognises, embraces and nurtures boys who have different brains! The school is in the business of getting the academics done but at the same time developing and nurturing fundamental life skills. Most importantly of all, my son is happy!"

Bruern Abbey Prep School Parent

"Bruern gives the boys a love of learning again, through excellent teaching strategies, taught by highly trained staff in a supportive and nurturing environment. Our son has made exceptional progress."

Bruern Abbey Prep School Parent

"Since starting at Bruern Abbey Seniors, my son’s happiness has been completely transformed. He now looks forward to returning every Monday, has a sense of self-respect, believes in his own academic ability and feels comfortable to ask for help."

Bruern Abbey Senior School Parent

I will miss the teachers most when I leave Bruern, they care.

Current pupil

“Friendly and calm learning environment. Teaching boys to recognise their own strengths and to grow into becoming confident, talented young gentlemen.”

Bruern Abbey Senior School Parent

It’s quirky but cool and the only regret you will have is that you didn’t start your adventure earlier, we wished we did! We have never loved yellow more and it works, we feel extremley lucky to be a part of Bruern Abbey School.

Bruern Abbey Prep School Parent

No words can do Bruern justice of how great it is!

Current pupil