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A kind, inclusive and close-knit school with a gentle focus that according to parents means ‘pupils have the breathing space to shine’ and according to pupils means ‘every day is a happy day’. The wonderfully winning combination of a small personal school with access to impressive facilities and vast opportunities.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 213 ·
- Offers boarding
- Yes ·
- Religion
- Methodist
- Fees
- Day £10,416 - £17,448; Boarding £29,964 pa
- Local authority
- Somerset County Council
- Linked schools
Headteacher
Headmaster
Mr Henry Matthews
Since 2020, Henry Matthews, previously head of St Josephs’ School in Launceston. Brimming over with a contagious energy and enthusiasm for his school, a wonderfully warm and engaging head whose interaction with every pupil demonstrated his commitment
Entrance
Non-selective, prospective pupils are welcomed for a taster day where informal assessment gently takes place and any required needs are identified and considered. Many new pupils join in year 6 to aid a smooth transition to the senior school and
- Open days
- October, March, May
Exit
95 to 100 per cent move up to the senior school with no requirement to sit the entrance exams unless applying for a scholarship. Those not remaining are usually relocating or financially constrained.
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Teaching & learning
Boarders
Prep boarding house ‘Cotlake’ is also home to year 7 and 8 boarders and takes children from as young as year 3. Year 8 pupils move across to the senior school boarding house in their summer term. Boarding provision is very family minded; comfortable
Mobile phone policy
A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.
Mobile phone policy
Provided by the school and not part of our review Mobile phones are not allowed in school. Boarding children are allowed mobile phones during specified tech time which is supervised.
Pupils
Money matters
- Fee information
- Day £10,416 - £17,448; Boarding £29,964 pa
Our view
Housed in modern buildings within their own, gated corner of the beautifully maintained and impressive grounds of Queen’s College. This is a kind and gentle place to start school with a very warm, family atmosphere.
The pre-prep has a bespoke
The last word
A kind, inclusive and close-knit school with a gentle focus that according to parents means ‘pupils have the breathing space to shine’ and according to pupils means ‘every day is a happy day’. The wonderfully winning combination of a small personal
