Hazlegrove Preparatory School
Hazlegrove Preparatory School is a co-ed boarding and day school in Yeovil, Somerset, educating pupils aged 2 - 13 and founded in 1518. Boarding fees are £10,415 - £13,288 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.
- Type
- Co-ed boarding & day
- Boarders from
- 7 - 13
- Ethos
- Church of England
- Guardian required
- Yes
About Hazlegrove Preparatory
The story, ethos and character of Hazlegrove Preparatory.
- Setting
- Rural
- Ethos
- Church of England
- Head
- Mr Ed Benbow
Amidst our glorious 200 acres of grounds, we are blessed with many wonderful facilities such as our state-of the art Teaching and Learning centre, sports hall, indoor swimming pool, art and DT facilities, and theatre. These undoubtedly help put Hazlegrove into the leading category of schools in the UK.
We are a day and boarding school in which a family ethos is at its very core. We pride ourselves in our outstanding pastoral care, applying a proactive rather than reactive approach, in which every member of staff, whatever their role, is involved.
Children leave Hazlegrove prepared for the next stage of their education, and set on their path to top senior schools and eventually the university of their choice.
Learning goes well beyond the classroom. We provide as many opportunities and experiences for each child, so that they can discover their own unique skills and talents and develop into curious and passionate learners. We believe that every child is a human being with immeasurable potential, and it is our goal at Hazlegrove to find and nurture that potential.
We want to ensure that they have the social, emotional and academic foundations to go on to thrive at senior school and beyond. Ultimately, we want our children to become kind, confident and self-assured young people, in the backdrop of this unique, nurturing and inspirational school.
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Academics at Hazlegrove Preparatory
What pupils study at Hazlegrove Preparatory — and where it takes them.
This section provides information on: The curriculum, performing and creative arts, English as an additional , and special educational needs (SEN). About the curriculum The curriculum has a real, hands-on feel where children participate and are not just spectators.
We are passionate about developing in the children, genuine awe, wonder and curiosity at the complexities of life and the world about us - past, present and future. The breadth and balance in the curriculum give pupils an opportunity to get excited about the lessons they have each day and from Year 4, pupils join the rest of the Prep School in attending school on Saturday mornings.
Programmes offered
Where our leavers go
Hazlegrove pupils move on to a wide variety of senior schools aged 13, having taken Common Entrance or Scholarship examinations. There is a wealth of knowledge available at Hazlegrove about entry to Senior School.
Each year pupils go to many different senior schools around the UK. Parents can talk with the Headmaster and other staff for advice at any time.
The process ensures that the School gets to know the family and their desires and ambitions for their children, both academically and pastorally. We look carefully at the child in terms of their abilities, strengths and interests.
The options for the family are then narrowed down depending on whether they are looking at boarding/day, single-sex/co-ed, selective/ non-selective and so on. We prepare all children for their Senior School pre-tests at Hazlegrove and give every child interview practice too for both Senior School entry and scholarship.
We also have a well-developed scholarship programme for any child applying for any award to a Senior School. The Headmaster and other staff are always happy to discuss the different options available for the children in the years leading up to Scholarship or Common Entrance.
Scholarships to Senior Schools Whilst we recognise that success for any child is relative to their own abilities, expectations and aspirations, we do, at times, have the opportunity to the performance and achievements of Hazlegrove pupils through competitive examinations at 13+. Over the last four years, 114 Scholarships and Awards were gained to 20 different schools, comprising;25 Academic 44 Sports 8 Music 9 All-Rounder 9 Art / DT 19 Drama Scholarships Schools that the Hazlegrove children have moved on to in recent years include: Bryanston, Canford, Cheltenham Ladies College, Dean Close, Downside, Eton College, King's College Taunton, King's Bruton, Leweston, Marlborough, Millfield, Pangbourne College, Roedean, Sherborne Girls, Sherborne, St Mary's Ascot, St Mary's Calne, Taunton, Tudor Hall, Wellington School, Wells Cathedral and Winchester.
Figures are indicative — contact us for the latest results.
Boarding at Hazlegrove Preparatory
Day-to-day boarding life and pastoral care at Hazlegrove Preparatory.
- Boarding houses
- Girls 1, Boys 2, Mixed 0
- Exeat weekends
- Yes
- Guardian required
- Yes
- Saturday lessons
- Yes
Hazlegrove our boarders are the heartbeat of the school. It's of paramount importance to us that your children feel safe and happy staying here, and our thriving community of full-time boarders is testament to our success. You can be confident that our experienced houseparents and boarding staff will take care of your child's physical and emotional wellbeing, ensuring they have a relaxed and fun time at our school.
It's not an easy decision to make, but with many of our boarder families choosing Hazlegrove on the strength of personal recommendations from past and current pupils, we know we can offer a positive boarding experience both for boarders and their parents.
A genuine home away from home
They live in School House with the senior boys (Years 7 and 8) and are supported by Assistant Boys' Houseparent, Mr Atkinson who lives with his family in Lankester House (Years 3-6). In School house, Mrs Moore and Mrs Leah are the matrons, alongside residential staff, Mr Bartlett, Mr Head and Mr Schreiber.
Lankester House matrons are Mrs Johnson and Miss Barrington, who are joined by residential staff, Mr Benbow, Mr Birch, Mrs Head and Mr Jenkins. Both boys houses are also supported by our gap and graduate students.
We can arrange trusted UK guardianship for international families.
Hazlegrove Preparatory admissions
How children join Hazlegrove Preparatory, and how we make it simple.
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Assessment, offer & enrolment
We guide you through entrance assessments and interviews, and handle visas and guardianship if needed.
What you'll typically need
- Recent school reports or transcript
- Passport copy
- English-language evidence (if applicable)
- Completed registration form
- A reference from the current school
The school offers the option for children to stay in school during exeat weekends. Special notes to agents about entry to the school 1. Parents are invited to complete an on-line Registration Form and fee to the Admissions Office either by post or email.
Please see our schedule of fees for the current rate. We would ask parents to email the latest school reports for their child to the Admissions Office. 2. Pupils for whom English is a second are asked to complete an online assessment with a member of the teaching staff.
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Hazlegrove Preparatory fees & funding
What Hazlegrove Preparatory costs, what's included, and how we help with funding.
What termly boarding fees include
- Tuition
- Boarding accommodation
- All meals
- Pastoral & house care
- Most academic materials
Funding & scholarships
Registration deposits, EAL tuition, uniform and trips are usually charged separately. Many schools offer academic, sport, music and art scholarships plus means-tested bursaries — ask us and we'll send a full, current breakdown for Hazlegrove Preparatory.
Fees change year to year and by entry point. As your independent advisors we hold up-to-date figures and can compare Hazlegrove Preparatory against similar schools so you know exactly what to budget.
Figures shown are the latest we hold — we'll confirm current fees on enquiry.
Hazlegrove Preparatory location & travel
Where Hazlegrove Preparatory is, and how to get there.
Travel details Address Hazlegrove House, Sparkford, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 7JA, England Airport transfer The School is happy to assist families with arranging transport to and from airports for their children. Travel time to London by train Less than 3 hours Telephone +44 (0)1963 442606 Website https://www.
hazlegrove. co. uk/ +1 photos Most convenient airports Airport Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1. Bristol 35 65 2. London Heathrow 106 115 3. London Gatwick 130 135 Most convenient train stations Station Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1.
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