Springmead Preparatory School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026

Springmead Preparatory School is an independent co-educational day school located in the village of Beckington, near Frome. Founded in 2002 by three members of the same family, the school is led by a sole proprietor who also provides governance, and welcomed its current head in September 2021. The school includes a nursery, a pre-prep for pupils from reception to year 2, and a prep school for pupils from year 3 to year 6. The school aims to help pupils become effective, resilient, reflective, and resourceful independent learners, nurturing each child's individual talents and abilities through a broad and stimulating curriculum. This is achieved within a happy, supportive culture rooted in a Christian ethos and strong moral values. Pupils come from a diverse range of professional families, most of whom live within a 10-mile radius of the school. The school supports pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, including conditions such as dyslexia and autistic spectrum disorder, with additional specialist support provided within lessons. Pupils identified as having English as an additional language also receive in-class support when needed, and the curriculum is modified and extended for the most able pupils, with enrichment opportunities available beyond the academic environment.