A leading independent prep school in Somerset, offering excellence in education for 2-13 year olds
The phrase ‘manners maketh man’ is often attributed to William Horman (1440–1535), a distinguished Headmaster of both Eton and Winchester.
At Perrott Hill, we carry this principle forward by having staff sit alongside the children at mealtimes—not only to guide and reinforce good table manners, but also to nurture the art of thoughtful conversation.
These are two qualities we regard as essential, shaping character as much as they shape community.
“Our book groups provide a valuable opportunity for pupils to extend their reading and to hear other viewpoints,” explains Mrs Byrne Head of English.
“The first meeting of the new school year focused on Skellig by David Almond, which prompted lively discussion and thoughtful reflection.”
“These informal sessions not only broaden literary horizons but they also foster social interaction, critical thinking, and empathy. All skills which enrich both academic learning and personal growth.”
The Junior Book Group (for Years 3, 4 and 5) will meet on Friday 10th October to discuss Matilda by Roald Dahl, and again on Friday 5th December to discuss The Tower at the End of Time by Amy Sparkes. All welcome!
Tickets for this fantastic, family event always sell out fast so please do get your tickets early to avoid disappointment.
Pre-Prep gathered in St. Martin’s Church to celebrate the Harvest Festival with songs, poems and prayers.
In her address, Reverend Julia Hicks thanked the children for their generous donations and spoke about the wonderful work of the Lord’s Larder in Yeovil who supported around 9,000 people last year – many of whom were children.
Her words reminded everyone how even the smallest acts of kindness can make a big difference in the lives of others.
A huge well done to everyone for making last week’s Charity Morning such a success.
The children raised a fantastic £657.23 for the World Wide Fund for Nature – a charity they themselves chose.
The range of stalls stalls included those selling second hand toys and books; food stalls; and plenty of opportunities for the children to get creative. The biggest queue (as always) was for the sponge-the-teacher stall, and for that we thank all the staff members who gamely stepped forward.
Events like this are a brilliant reminder of what makes our school so special: teamwork, kindness and a real sense of purpose.
It was great to welcome back Barney Maunder-Taylor from the House of Maths who certainly got our children’s mathematical minds thinking.
He shared his passion, tricks and insights into the hidden maths of our everyday lives with children from Nursery through to Year 8.
hey couldn’t wait to get stuck into the fun, educational activities which involved patterns, numbers and shapes.
Our Year 8 pupils enjoyed a geography and team-building trip to the Pendine Outdoor Education Centre in Carmarthenshire. The programme combined adventure with challenge as pupils tackled climbing, abseiling, and zip wires, and explored caves and rock pools. All activities designed to build teamwork, self-confidence, and resilience.
The trip also had a strong academic focus. In Tenby, they undertook a geography project on the impact of tourism, examining both its positive and negative effects. This fieldwork involved designing questionnaires, interviewing people, measuring footfall, and carrying out environmental quality surveys. The data they gathered will be developed into a 1,000-word report, worth 20% of their Common Entrance geography mark—an excellent opportunity to connect classroom learning with real-world enquiry.
Alongside structured activities, the group also had valuable time for independent learning – an essential skill as they begin to prepare for the transition to Senior School.
Head of Geography Mr Coverdale praised the pupils, noting how well they collaborated on tasks and supported one another throughout.
Last Friday, Mr Evitt took 14 Year 5 and 6 boys to Sherborne’s U11 Prep School Football Tournament.
Despite competing against schools with larger squads, our boys stunned opponents with their intensity, tough tackles, sharp passing, skill on the ball and clinical finishing.
We opened with a 0-0 draw against All Hallows before storming through with victories over Sherborne Prep (1-0), Farleigh (2-0), Millfield Prep (1-0), Castle Court (2-0) and Monkton (1-0).
The final match was a thrilling 1-1 draw with Port Regis, taking us to 19 points and clear winners. Having missed out by a single point to Castle Court last year, this triumph felt especially sweet.
Highlights included Zach’s dazzling solo effort against Farleigh (voted goal of the day), while Eddie netted four times. At the back, goalkeepers Stanley and Balthazar proved unbeatable.
The boys should feel immensely proud of their teamwork and performance.
To start the new school year, our Headmaster Mr McCullough and Deputy Head Mr Finch met with the new Heads of School and Prefects to discuss their responsibilities.
Our warm congratulations go to all four of them along with our very best wishes as they embark on these important new roles.
