Our Vision - A rural campus for everyone

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EDUCATION &
SKILLS

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Providing an all-year-round Early Years Nursery, a specialist SEND School, Level 2 & Level 3 Further Education pathways, STEM learning, apprenticeships and lifelong opportunities that help people of all ages realise their potential.

Supporting entrepreneurs, farmers and rural industries through innovation, technology and collaboration—developing digital skills, engineering, agri-tech, STEM and apprenticeships to create high-quality careers and strengthen Somerset’s rural economy.

ENTERPRISE & INNOVATION

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ARTS &
CULTURE

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Building on Sunny Hill’s existing community of artists, makers and performers to create a thriving centre for creativity, culture and learning—where established talent and future generations can create, collaborate and inspire.

Designing a campus that is environmentally, socially and financially sustainable through renewable energy, biodiversity, responsible development and low-carbon innovation, ensuring Sunny Hill continues to benefit future generations.

SUSTAINABILITY

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Creating high-quality market and affordable homes that help meet local needs, support key workers and young families, and contribute to a sustainable, mixed community. Carefully planned housing will also help unlock the wider vision for the Sunny Hill Rural Innovation Campus, enabling long-term investment in education, community facilities and opportunities for future generations.

HOUSING

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SPORTS &
FITNESS

Creating a vibrant sports and fitness hub that supports schools, Bruton United FC, local clubs and the wider community, responding to the strong demand identified through our community consultation and encouraging participation, health and wellbeing for every generation.

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HEALTH &
WELLBEING

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Creating a centre for health, wellbeing and community care, bringing together healthcare providers, wellbeing services and community organisations to help people live healthier, happier and more independent lives.

Building a truly intergenerational community where children, families, volunteers and older people learn from one another, reducing isolation, strengthening community connections and creating opportunities for everyone to contribute.

COMMUNITY & CONNECTION

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A LEGACY FOR
GENERATIONS

Sunny Hill has educated and inspired generations. Our vision is to honour that original charitable purpose by ensuring education remains at the heart of the site, while creating a vibrant Rural Innovation Campus that serves the whole community where people learn, work, create and connect. Where rural communities thrive. Where potential is unlocked. Where a proud legacy of education inspires a better future for Somerset.

Together, we can preserve an extraordinary legacy and create an even greater one for future generations.

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