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Perrott Hill Preparatory School

Independent school · Crewkerne, TA18 7SL
  • Primary/prep
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 2-13
  • From £9,240 pa
  • 165 pupils
  • Boarding
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Not burdened by history or a fancy Latin motto, this proper country prep school in idyllic surroundings ensures children have fun, stay young, yet are absolutely oven-ready for their next schools. It gives families an alternative to its older, smarter, bigger competitors locally.

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Overview & data

Pupil numbers
165 ·
Offers boarding
Yes ·
Religion
None
Fees
Day £9,240 - £23,085; Boarding £27,720 - £33,033 pa
Local authority
Somerset County Council

Headteacher

Headmaster

Alexander McCullough

Since 2018, Alex McCullough BA, previously head of Polwhele House near Truro. Brought up and educated in the north of England (a chorister at Blackburn Cathedral, a music graduate of Durham), Mr McCullough’s career has embraced both state and inde

Entrance

Non-selective from the age of three into the nursery, by means of a successful taster day (children), interview (parents) and previous school reports where applicable. Open days each term after which individual visits are strongly encouraged. Tune

Open days
January, May and September

Exit

To a range of schools, mostly in a smallish radius from this corner of Somerset nudging Dorset which is extraordinarily well supplied with schools; the odd one to Eton, Harrow, Winchester and the like. Independence from all senior schools means th

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Teaching & learning

12:1
Pupil to teacher ratio
12
Average class sizes

Learning support & SEN

0 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
24 %
Students with SEN support

Boarders

About 50 per cent of the school’s population do some sort of boarding (full, weekly, flexi or occasional are all on offer), and most pupils board at some point, many through choice. It all happens in the main house, with separate parts for boys an

55
Total boarders
22
Full time boarders
13
Weekly boarders
20
Flexi boarders

Pupils

165
Number of pupils

Money matters

Scholarships carrying a fee remission are awarded following tests or portfolios in the spring term: if it’s merely for the glory, then ‘parents are encouraged to pass on any percentage of the fee remission awarded and this sum would then be added

Fee information
Day £9,240 - £23,085; Boarding £27,720 - £33,033 pa

Our view

This is a school which uses conventional approaches that have been found to work. We loved the free flow of the youngest children, from inside their beautifully converted stable block to outside, truly learning through play as they practised fine

The last word

Not burdened by history or a fancy Latin motto, this proper country prep school in idyllic surroundings ensures children have fun, stay young, yet are absolutely oven-ready for their next schools. It gives families an alternative to its older, sma

Inspection reports

What the school says

Our school motto is 'time and space for a full education' and this runs through everything we do here at Perrott Hill. As one would expect, this is delivered from an academic perspective, but it is the ability to enrich the children's lives with a vast number of different activities that explains why Perrott Hill is loved by the children and why the pupils look forward to coming to school and want to learn.

Contact the school

Address

North Perrott
Crewkerne
Somerset
TA18 7SL
Get directions

Telephone: 01460 72051

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.perrotthill.com

Local authority: Somerset County Council

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School data & information Perrott Hill Preparatory School North Perrott, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7SL
165 Pupil numbers
96/ 90 Pupil numbers boy/girls split
55 Total boarders
22 Full time boarders
13 Weekly boarders
20 Flexi boarders
12 Average class sizes
12:1 Pupil to teacher ratio

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Entry and exit data

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SEN overview

Perrott Hill Preparatory School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

The Learning Support department at Perrott Hill is a team of professionally trained staff who help to support and develop those children who are identified as having additional learning needs. The team works alongside form tutors, teaching staff and parents to deliver a bespoke programme tailored to the individual, so that each child can be successful and fulfil their ambitions.

Perrott Hill is a school where learning, achievements, attitudes and wellbeing really matter. There is no set curriculum in the Learning Support department, as each child has different needs and goals; the aim of the department is to guide pupils towards independent learning through a graduated response. The awareness of learning diversity is recognised when planning, to ensure all pupils are provided with equal opportunities, and strengths are focused on.

Children may experience learning difficulties at any point during their education. Support is available in class by use of differentiated teaching methods, or through small group or one-to-one intervention. Where appropriate, we use programmes which will include a structured format and are cumulative in their approach, involving multisensory techniques and a number of opportunities for rehearsal. Additional charges apply for Learning Support lessons and strong liaison between parents, form tutors, subject teachers and the child is essential. Please contact the school for further information.

Updated Jul 2023
0 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 3%
24 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 14%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills Yes
HI - Hearing Impairment Yes
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing Yes
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes Yes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health Yes
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism Yes
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting Yes
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired
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