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

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Headmaster’s Welcome

Perrott Hill is a truly exceptional school where children 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

27th March 2026

Welcoming our new Headmaster

This April, we welcome Mr Silk back to Perrott Hill as Headmaster. Having served the school as Deputy Head for 15 years, he already knows it well. Ahead of his…

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24th March 2026

Year 7 Debate 

The motion, This House Believes that technology is harmful to the environment, sparked some thoughtful, well-researched arguments from both sides. Pupils explored not only the challenges technology presents, but also how innovation, including AI, can help…

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23rd March 2026

Matilda: a show to remember

If we may say so ourselves, this year's production of Matilda was completely fantastic. So much so that the cast received standing ovations during both performances. The whole production was…

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16th March 2026

Quelle journée fantastiqe!

The amazing Onatti Theatre Productions visited us to perform a play - entirely in French - for all pupils in Years 2 to 8. The story follows a young man…

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16th March 2026

Author Christopher Edge

Pupils were drawn into a world of escape rooms and adventures when the award-winning children's author Christopher Edge came to visit. And they were challenged to solve puzzles - just…

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06th March 2026

National competition winners 

Sidney in Year 8 has won the national ‘Time to Write’ competition (in the Years 7, 8 and 9 category), organised by the Independent Association of Prep Schools (IAPS) and the Independent Schools Examinations Board (ISEB). Sidney won this coveted award…

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06th March 2026

Scholarship Success

We have recently received a fluffy of positive news from Senior Schools regarding 13+ scholarship outcomes and it has been a real pleasure to celebrate these achievements. Jemima: Music Exhibition…

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06th March 2026

National recognition for our Learning Support Department

We are delighted to confirm that our Learning Support Department has been awarded Runner-Up in the ‘Great for SEND’ category in the 2026 Best of the Best Prep Schools awards by The…

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03rd March 2026

A Wonderful Celebration of Art and Music

Saturday’s Community Art and Orchestral Morning was an outstanding success - a true celebration of creativity, collaboration and community spirit, and exactly what Perrott Hill does best. Our orchestra had…

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03rd March 2026

Bea wins Sherborne Douzelage Young Musician of the Year 2026! 

We were thrilled to hear that Bea won the Junior Brass Section of the Sherborne Douzelage Young Musician of the Year 2026! Held at the Gransden Hall at Sherborne Girls…

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27th February 2026

Mary Fedden Art Competition

We were very proud to hear that Amelie  in Year 5 and Oscar in Year 6 were named as winners in Badminton School's Mary Fedden Art Competition. Oscar received a…

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26th February 2026

A visit from Bruce Parry

"Occasionally, very special moments come along that leave an indelible impression for all the right reasons" Headmaster Mr McCullough said of this week's visitor. On Tuesday, we were privileged to…

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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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