Hazlegrove Preparatory School

An exceptional coeducational full boarding and day school for children between 2 years to 13 years, Hazlegrove enables children to be children and is committed to celebrating childhood, a vibrant and creative curriculum, exceptional pastoral care and stunning rural Somerset location combine to make children feel nurtured, motivated, inspired and encouraged to love learning for life.

Pupil numbers are buoyant and pupil achievement is outstanding with over 100 scholarships and awards in the past three years as well as individual and team national champions on the sports field and national recognition for its musicians. Hazlegrove is an example of prep school boarding at its best and the thriving community of around 100 boarders is testament to the success of this part of the School.

Every child is unique, the breadth and depth of the learning experience at Hazlegrove ensures that all pupils have the opportunity to discover their strengths and interests. The children are grounded in their approach to the world, inclusive in the warmth that they show to others and happy in the knowledge that they are growing up in an environment which supports a broad range of interests.

When a pupil moves on from the school, as a Hazlegrovian in the 21st century, they are a child that is empathetic, kind and connected to the world; one who is independent but knows that developing relationships and a sense of duty to the community are integral to a successful life.

Headmaster

Ed Benbow

Values and vision

The innovative curriculum at Hazlegrove is designed to encourage individuality, passion and personal development. The community-like environment helps children feel safe in their surroundings. The school hopes to inspire through its teaching methods. Students tend to exceed expectations and maintain high learning standards throughout their education.

Sport, music and drama are all important parts of the school curriculum. These subjects allow students to be creative, while partaking in sport fosters an understanding of the importance of teamwork, support and mutual endeavour.

ISI report

“Hazlegrove Preparatory School is most successful in achieving its aims and in producing well-rounded individuals who are well equipped for the next stage of their lives. Throughout the school, pupils’ achievements are excellent. In the EYFS children are well grounded in the basic skills of literacy and numeracy, and these foundations are built upon as they move through the school. Their achievements in all subject areas are also of the highest order.”

View Hazlegrove Preparatory School’s latest ISI report