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Hazlegrove

Boys 2-13, Girls 2-13
Day & Boarding
200 to 400 pupils
Somerset
/ Independent Schools Guide / Somerset /

Hazlegrove

Hazlegrove is an independent day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 2 to 13, set in 200 acres of parkland in rural Somerset. The school delights in children being children and encourages individuality alongside traditional qualities such as compassion and kindness.

Key facts

· Hazlegrove is a day and boarding school.

· It is a pre-prep and prep school and is for boys and girls (coeducational).

· The school welcomes boys and girls aged 2 to 13 years.

· Hazlegrove has 200 to 400 pupils.

· The school is located in Yeovil in Somerset.

Why choose Hazlegrove?

Hazlegrove 'enables children to be children and is committed to celebrating childhood.' The school offers a 'vibrant and creative curriculum, exceptional pastoral care and stunning rural Somerset location combine to make children feel nurtured, motivated, inspired and encouraged to love learning for life.'

'A Hazlegrovian in the 21st century is a child that is empathetic, kind and connected to the world; one who is independent but knows that developing relationships and a sense of duty to the community are integral to a successful life.'

Headmaster Ed Benbow says: "It is my great privilege and honour to be the headmaster of Hazlegrove, and a pleasure to welcome you to this wonderful school. The values and charms of a country boarding prep school are as prevalent today as they have ever been, and Hazlegrove is at the forefront of this."

Attain asked the school, what makes Hazlegrove different – and why should parents consider it?

Amidst our glorious 200 acres of grounds, we are blessed with many wonderful facilities such as our state-of the art Teaching and Learning centre, sports hall, indoor swimming pool, art and DT facilities, and theatre. These undoubtedly help put Hazlegrove into the leading category of schools in the UK. We are a day and boarding school in which a family ethos is at its very core. We pride ourselves in our outstanding pastoral care, applying a proactive rather than reactive approach, in which every member of staff, whatever their role, is involved.

We also pride ourselves in our all-round excellence, and many of our pupils achieve awards in a variety of different disciplines to a range of the top senior schools in the country. However, learning goes well beyond the classroom. Our greatest desire is to provide as many opportunities and experiences for each child, so that they can discover their own unique skills and talents and develop into curious and passionate learners. We believe that every child is a human being with immeasurable potential, not simply an academic robot, and it is our goal at Hazlegrove to find and nurture that potential. We want to ensure that they have the social, emotional and academic foundations to go on to thrive at senior school and beyond. Ultimately, we want our children to become kind, confident and self-assured young people, in the backdrop of this unique, nurturing and inspirational school.

Hazlegrove Videos

Governance, Inspections and the Head

When reviewing details about a particular school, prospective parents should always ensure they have looked at the governance details, reviewed recent inspections and read about the Head's vision for the school.
Governance

The school is part of King's School, Bruton, a registered charity managed by a board of governors. Read more on the Charity Commission website.

Read about the governance of Hazlegrove
Inspections

The school was last inspected in September 2018. Read the inspection reports on the school's website.

Read inspection reports for Hazlegrove
Head

Ed Benbow is Headmaster of Hazlegrove.

Meet the Headmaster of Hazlegrove, Ed Benbow

Hazlegrove Fees

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Leavers' Destinations from Hazlegrove

When pupils leave Hazlegrove, they go on to a number of senior schools including:

No leavers' destinations information is available.

Feeder Schools for Hazlegrove

Pupils who attend Hazlegrove have joined from a number of prep schools including:

No feeder prep school information is available.

Hazlegrove Open Days

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Hazlegrove Individual Visits
Hazlegrove are pleased to welcome parents for an individual visit to take a tour around the School. Contact the Admissions Department to arrange a date.
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Baffling bakes at Hazlegrove
Pupils at Hazlegrove produced an incredible array of cakes under the theme of 'curiosity' which included a cake which looked like a steak dinner, a baked potato cake and football boots. The cakes were all sold to raise money for charity.
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Hazlegrove welcomes back Olympian
Hazlegrove welcomed former pupil and Olympian Peter Wilson back to the school to open The Wilson Centre, the school's renamed LSU Department. Pupils greatly enjoyed the opportunity to hold a real Olympic gold medal and hear him talk.
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New outdoor classroom at Hazlegrove
Hazlegrove have unveiled their new outdoor classroom which promises to be a wonderful resource, lending itself to all sorts of activities. Outdoor Education is part of the curriculum for all at Hazlegrove, with older pupils enjoying residential trips which build on the skills they have learnt.
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More about Hazlegrove

Hazlegrove's address is Sparkford, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 7JA. To discover more, visit the Hazlegrove website and contact the Admissions Department to arrange a visit.

Next steps

If you think Hazlegrove might be of interest to your child, visit the Hazlegrove website and make contact with the Admissions Team to arrange a time to visit.

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