A leading independent prep school in Somerset, offering excellence in education for 2-13 year olds
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 community for nearly 15 years. He is an exceptional leader, with a proven track record of nurturing character and creating an environment in which pupils […]
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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 most challenging environments. During his talk, Butler explained, “Art is a unique way of communicating. One which transcends borders and languages,” a message vividly reinforced […]
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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! Lots of fabulously colourful knits and accessories appeared as children and staff all joined in the fun to raise money for ‘Save the Children’.
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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 and rehearsing at school – helps make this time of year truly special. Last week, parents were treated to a beautiful evening of carols and […]
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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 and watch it land on our front field, ready for the great man himself (and his two helpers) to disembark. He then stepped in to the […]
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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 light over darkness.
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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 was listed as one of The Guardian’s ‘Five Best Young Adult Books’. Set on the island of Merlank, the Dead must not be allowed to […]
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Last week ended with a fantastic and highly interactive science show, given by the Head of Chemistry at Blundell’s School. Children gathered in the Theatre and were kept spellbound by an array of sensational experiments. A really entertaining way to bring science to life.
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As part of our wider investment plan, we are delighted to announce the arrival of two brand-new, 16-seater minibuses, with a third due for delivery in January. These new vehicles will be used throughout the week for sports fixtures, school trips, and other off-site opportunities. In addition, we are currently reviewing our school-run routes with a […]
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Nearly 80 years ago, Bill and Nora Grundy planted the seeds of what would become Perrott Hill and today their vision lives on through Perrott Hill Education, a growing network of schools that currently span Prague, Madrid, and Vilnius in Lithuania. This month, their son, John Grundy, travelled to Prague to celebrate a milestone at […]
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