BRUTON is, according to The Times newspaper, the “most fashionable place to live in the UK”.

Headmistress Nicola Botterill said: “But we would add that it’s probably one of the nicest places to go to school too. Set in among 40 acres of glorious Somerset countryside, Bruton School for Girls is gaining a reputation for its academic results, being one of the top two schools in Somerset at GCSE.

"But it also exudes friendliness, creating a wonderfully welcoming atmosphere.

"We create, for every girl, an environment with the space to inspire, challenge, encourage and support her to develop her full potential to become the amazing person she can be in this fast changing world, with friends for life. Each individual is encouraged to develop intellectual curiosity, self-esteem, confidence without arrogance, respect and care for others, independence and excellence in all she does and a love of life.

"Girls have the best of both worlds where they study in the country during the week and head back to the city at weekends if they wish."