Perrott Hill | An Independent Day & Boarding Prep School in Somerset UK

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Headmaster’s Welcome

Perrott Hill is a truly exceptional preparatory school where children aged 2 to 13 positively flourish.  

Nestled on a stunning, historic estate in South Somerset, near the borders of Devon and Dorset, our school motto is ‘time and space for a full education’. This means time for your child to experience a rich, carefree childhood filled with adventure and joy, while also receiving a world-class education that equips them for the future. They will develop independence, gain invaluable skills and enjoy the beauty and freedom of the great outdoors.

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Perrott Hill News

08th July 2025

Bravo. What a show!

Our brilliant Year 8's took to the stage for their final play at Perrott Hill and delivered a magical performance of 'The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe'. They brought…

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30th June 2025

Short-stay immersion programmes

On Friday we welcomed the KK Tiger group (12 children and two members of staff) from Fangcao South Primary School in Chengdu, China. They flew into Gatwick and stopped at…

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30th June 2025

Grandparents' Tea

Tea and cake on the front lawn, with over 130 VIP guests, made for a very special day. As Headmaster Mr McCullough said in his welcome address, "Grandparents play an…

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19th June 2025

Perrott Promenade 2025 

We were blessed with a glorious spring evening for this year’s Promenade, our annual musical extravaganza which saw performances of an exceptionally high standard from 85 musicians in Years 3…

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19th June 2025

A record-breaking Sports Day 

We had the perfect conditions for our Prep School Sports Day - warm and sunny with a light breeze. Ideal for the gathered families, who started arriving from 9am with…

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17th June 2025

A week of fun (and learning)

“I have really fine-tuned this trip over a number of years,” said Head of Geography, Mr Coverdale, “to ensure maximum learning and enjoyment.” The annual post-exam trip to Cornwall offers…

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17th June 2025

Pupils secure places at Winchester and Eton

Congratulations to Peppy, Willoughby and Albert, who have all secured places at highly selective senior schools. This September, the boys will start in Year 9; Albert and Peppy at Winchester…

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13th June 2025

Perrott Hill Plodders triumph

Our 'parents and friends' cricket team, the Perrott Hill Plodders 114-9 (20 overs) beat The King’s Cavaliers 98-6 (20 Overs) by 16 runs. On Tuesday, the Plodders headed to King’s…

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02nd June 2025

Top marks!

Congratulations to our talented Year 7 and 8 mathematicians who achieved certificates in the 2025 UK Maths Trust (UKMT) Junior Maths Challenge. This is a national competition designed to encourage mathematical reasoning and…

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02nd June 2025

Award-winning class of ‘25

It has been an exceptional year for our current Year 8 pupils, with over 50% of them securing prestigious scholarships to top schools across the country. Awards have been achieved…

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23rd May 2025

Record-breaking reading!

Peppy has smashed through all previous reading records as he prepares to hit “30 million words read” since he joined us in Year 3. That’s 558 books read over the…

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22nd May 2025

Top talent

The sun’s out and the stage is set… it’s almost time for tonight’s Perrott Promenade! Before we get going, we wanted to give a huge shout-out to two of our…

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Open Mornings and Visits

We are delighted to offer Open Mornings in each term and are able to arrange individual visits to the school, throughout the year.

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Leavers’ Destinations and Scholarships

We take the business of preparation for senior schools very seriously and are proud of our consistently impressive results at Common Entrance, as well as our enviable scholarship record.

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