A leading independent prep school in Somerset, offering excellence in education for 2-13 year olds
We were delighted to welcome former Perrott Hill parents Stephen and Annette Smallwood back to school at the end of last term. Stephen provided a fascinating insight into the television industry when he spoke to pupils about his career as a Producer. He described the difference between film and television; explained what a Producer does […]
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This week we have received even more positive scholarship news. This time from Blundell’s. Milly has been awarded a 13+ drama scholarship and Freddie is the recipient of the highly prestigious A V Hill Scholarship, named after the 1922 Nobel Prize winner and Old Blundellian. This is awarded to the top 13+ academic scholarship candidate. […]
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Congratulations to Jessica on securing a prestigious 13+ music scholarship to Taunton School. Jessica plays an active role in music at Perrott Hill as a member of Senior Choir, Chamber Choir, Orchestra, String Ensemble and La Carotte Quartet! Speaking of her success Mr Shortman, Director of Music said, “Jessica has made tremendous progress in her […]
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On the 6th April 2025, Sports Graduate James Salaman will be running the Rhodes Marathon to raise money for Ducks & Drakes Cancer Trust. “I was amazed at what an incredible and inspiring charity one family have been able to create after going through such a tough journey”, he said having heard about the work […]
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We have received some more exciting news recently on the scholarship front. Four of our senior pupils – Daisie F (sport), Evie G (sport), Louisa L (art) Jesse T-C (sport) – have secured scholarships into Year 9 at King’s School, Bruton (KSB). Mr Wilmhurst, Headmaster at KSB spoke about the high standard of the Perrott Hill applicants, […]
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Mr Finch and Mr Sheldon were delighted to be in Sandy Park stadium last weekend to see OPH Charlie McCaig make his debut for Exeter Chiefs. A product of the club’s successful Academy set-up, Charlie started playing rugby as a six-year-old at Sidmouth RFC. The gifted young sportsman showed great talent while here at Perrott […]
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As we celebrate Children’s Mental Health Week, it’s essential to recognise that creating a happy, supportive, and nurturing environment for our children is something we prioritise all year round. While this week brings a variety of special activities, our commitment to mental health is woven into the fabric of school life. One of the ways […]
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You could have heard a pin drop when actor and writer Harry Hadden-Paton took a seat in our ‘famous orange chair’. While the fire crackled away, the children cosied up to listen to an extract from ‘James and the Giant Peach’. Thank you Harry for such a spell-binding reading of this classic tale. A fantastic […]
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Our Young Farmers Club is an extra-curricular activity which gives children a chance to learn about agriculture from local farmers. One week’s activity involved a visit to Perrott Hill park Farm to help a neighbouring farmer feed his suckler beef herd. Another trip was to Pen Hill Farm in Pendomer so the children could learn […]
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Congratulations to Thalia, who triumphed over stiff competition to win our 2025 Year 7 Public Speaking Competition. This annual event, which aims to enhance both writing and speaking skills, begins with each Year 7 pupil selecting a charity. They then conduct independent research and write a persuasive piece, which they present to their peers. The pupils […]
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