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

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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

03rd February 2026

Perrott Hill Eco Team Visit Carymoor Environmental Centre

Perrott Hill’s Eco Committee, a passionate group of environmental champions from Years 1 to 8,  recently enjoyed a thought-provoking visit to Carymoor Environmental Centre. Carymoor is a former landfill site…

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02nd February 2026

80th Anniversary Celebration Ball

Tickets are now on sale for our 80th Anniversary Celebration Ball Saturday 6th June, 2026 Perrott Hill turns 80 this year, and we’re gathering for a celebration which journeys through…

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02nd February 2026

Year 7 Public Speaking Competition

Year 7 pupils rose to the challenge this term in our annual Public Speaking Competition, delivering persuasive and thoughtfully researched speeches in support of charities close to their hearts. Eight…

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30th January 2026

Unforgettable visit to the Houses of Parliament

Year 4 enjoyed an unforgettable educational visit to London, taking in both the Houses of Parliament and the Science Museum. After an early start and a 6am departure, the children…

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21st January 2026

Creative writing finalists

We are so pleased to announce that five of our pupils reached the final of a Creative Writing Competition, judged by Lord Julian Fellowes and Lady Emma Fellowes. Their challenge…

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12th January 2026

New Headmaster appointed

Perrott Hill School is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Will Silk as Headmaster with effect from April 2026. As Deputy Head, Mr Silk served the Perrott Hill School…

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12th January 2026

A memorable visit

Pupils, parents, and staff filled the Theatre to hear from award-winning illustrator George Butler, whose work uses art as a powerful form of frontline reporting from some of the world’s…

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11th December 2025

Christmas at Perrott

Christmas Jumper Day, our annual (slightly bonkers, pupil-led) Christmas Show and (highly-anticipated) Christmas lunch all fell on the same day this year, and what a lot of fun we had!…

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11th December 2025

Magical musical moments

A huge thank you to all our wonderful Prep School musicians and performers, who bring such energy and dedication to this festive season. Their hard work - practising at home…

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11th December 2025

Look who dropped by!

Father Christmas proved what a hardy chap he is when he braved Storm Bram to pop in and visit the children. It was incredibly exciting to hear a helicopter overhead…

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02nd December 2025

Learning and creating

In ceramics, Year 1 have been making Dvia lanterns and learning about their significance during the Hindu Festival of Lights (Diwali) where they symbolise prosperity, enlightenment, and the triumph of…

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01st December 2025

The magic of books

A huge thank you to James Purefoy who joined us last week to read from Island of Whispers by Frances Hardinge. Described as a 'A grown-up gothic fairy tale', this…

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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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