Hazlegrove Prep School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026

Hazlegrove Preparatory School is a co-educational day and boarding school situated close to Sparkford in Somerset. Founded in 1947, the school is part of the King's Bruton foundation and is overseen by the foundation's governors. On site, there are three boarding houses — two for boys and one for girls — and the school also offers provision for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage, including a Nursery at Sunny Hill. The school aims to help pupils develop a strong sense of self and well-being, alongside a lasting curiosity and creativity. Within a safe and nurturing environment, pupils are encouraged to build meaningful relationships and to grow in respect, empathy and moral values. The school's core values — kindness, courage, integrity, respect, grace and generosity — guide life throughout the community. Most pupils come from professional, military or business families living within 20 miles of the school, with a small number of international boarders also joining the community. The school welcomes pupils across a wide range of abilities and supports those with special educational needs and disabilities through its learning support unit. Pupils who speak English as an additional language receive support both in the classroom and from the learning support unit as needed, while particularly able or talented pupils are offered additional challenge through lessons and a range of extra-curricular opportunities.

Unplugged school - neither children nor staff on mobile phones on site. Children not allowed to bring phones except boarders who hand them in to houseparents for safekeeping.