Perrott Hill Prep School
Perrott Hill Prep School is a co-ed boarding and day school in Crewkerne, Somerset, educating pupils aged 2 - 13 and founded in 1946. Boarding fees are £11,000 - £12,834 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.
- Type
- Co-ed boarding & day
- Boarders from
- 7 - 13
- Ethos
- Christian
- Guardian required
- Yes
About Perrott Hill Prep
The story, ethos and character of Perrott Hill Prep.
- Setting
- Rural
- Ethos
- Christian
- Head
- Mr Will Silk
We are an award-winning independent prep school for girls and boys aged 2-13, located on a stunningly beautiful 28 acre site in South West England (about two to three hours from the London airports), one and a half hours from Bristol airport and one hour from Exeter airport, A small, family focused nurturing school, where each individual child is supported and encouraged Based on the South Somerset, Dorset and Devon boarders, the school offers a safe, open space, and freedom for the children to play We offer outstanding pastoral care throughout the school, particularly within our boarding houses We are keen to constantly encourage and grow our diversity amongst boarding pupils at the school We have scholarships at 9+ and 11+ in Art, Drama, Sport, Music, Academic and All Rounder We provide excellent academic programmes across all core subjects including English, Maths, Science, French, Latin, Geography and History.
Our extra -curricular activities and clubs programme offers over 50 different activities for the pupils to join and this changes termly, from carpentry to cricket, classic and architecture through to dance and yoga. Each year we have been able to produce consistently impressive academic results and enjoy an enviable scholarship record.
The school is a member of IAPS and the Boarding Schools' Association, and features regularly in the Good Schools Guide and the Tatler Schools Guide, among others.
We have a unique family ethos, which is obvious when you visit the school, as each child is know and recognised for their contribution to our community. Due to our size no-one gets lost or can hide at the school and it enables to teaching and pastoral teams to be able to tailor for each child.
Our 'bespoke' approach to education and the breadth of activities and experiences on offer has led to a natural curiosity in the children, who are encouraged to find their passion, whether that's on the sports field, in the classroom or in the creative arts.
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Academics at Perrott Hill Prep
What pupils study at Perrott Hill Prep — 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 Perrott Hill curriculum is broad-based and carefully balanced to ensure depth of study whilst introducing pupils to a wide range of experiences, knowledge, skills and understanding.
The curriculum is differentiated to meet the needs of all pupils, including able, gifted and talented and those with specific learning requirements. Class sizes are small and the children are encouraged and stretched according to their individual strengths and needs.
Programmes offered
Where our leavers go
Life after Perrott Hill. Pupils go on to a wide range of schools, both locally and nationally, and a large percentage with scholarships.
The opportunity to match pupils to the right senior school, the one in which they will most thrive, is one of the school's key strengths. Here is a list of levers' destinations.
Blundell's Bradfield College Bryanston Canford Downside Eton Harrow King's College, Taunton King's Bruton Leweston Marlborough Millfield Milton Abbey Queen's College, Taunton Radley Sherborne Sherborne Girls Stowe Wellington School Winchester
Figures are indicative — contact us for the latest results.
Boarding at Perrott Hill Prep
Day-to-day boarding life and pastoral care at Perrott Hill Prep.
- Boarding houses
- Girls 1, Boys 1, Mixed 0
- Exeat weekends
- No
- Guardian required
- Yes
- Saturday lessons
- Yes
The fundamental aim at Perrott Hill is that boarding should be fun, safe and rewarding as well as providing many opportunities for integration, independence and maturity. Pupils should feel welcome and very much 'at home'. Full boarders are cared for seven nights a week, and leave the school to stay with family, guardians or friends for half terms and holidays.
There is a timetable of weekend activities, which are published before the start of term and bookable in advance - these are open to day pupils too. We also offer weekly and flexi boarding options which are available for pupils in Year 3 upwards.
A genuine home away from home
At Perrott Hill, we aim to provide a nurturing environment where our boarders are safely cared for by a supportive team of dedicated staff. The school was formerly a family home to the Hoskyns family and we have six sets of staff and their families living onsite, which adds to the 'home from home' ethos we're known and loved for.
We know that our boarders find fun and happiness at the heart of their boarding experience and this allows them to become confident, independent and resilient individuals who are ready for their senior school life and beyond. Girls House (Girls) Girls boarding is accommodated in a wing of the main house and provides rooms for up to 8 girls.
We can arrange trusted UK guardianship for international families.
Perrott Hill Prep admissions
How children join Perrott Hill Prep, and how we make it simple.
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Assessment, offer & enrolment
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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
Special notes to agents about entry to the school Please contact Emma Picken, Admissions Registrar, to talk through any potential admissions enquiries for Perrott Hill Prep School. We accept full boarders from Year 5 onwards. Application procedure and entrance tests International pupils should be fluent at the Basic Level A1 in the English to enable them to participate fully in school life.
Extra tuition in English as an Additional Language (EAL) is offered, with the coaching given at the parents' expense. This is compulsory if the pupil is to take any internationally-recognised English proficiency exam set by The Cambridge English Language Assessment such as First, PET or KET whilst at Perrott Hill.
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Perrott Hill Prep fees & funding
What Perrott Hill Prep 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 Perrott Hill Prep.
Fees change year to year and by entry point. As your independent advisors we hold up-to-date figures and can compare Perrott Hill Prep against similar schools so you know exactly what to budget.
Figures shown are the latest we hold — we'll confirm current fees on enquiry.
Perrott Hill Prep location & travel
Where Perrott Hill Prep is, and how to get there.
Travel details Address North Perrott, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7SL, England Airport transfer Parents and Guardians are responsible for making travel arrangements for international boarders. Travel time to London by train Less than 3 hours Telephone +44 (0)1460 72051 Website https://www.
perrotthill. com/ +3 photos Most convenient airports Airport Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1. Exeter 40 60 2. Bristol 50 80 3. London Heathrow 120 130 4. London Gatwick 150 160 Most convenient train stations Station Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1.
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