Blundell's Preparatory School
School summary
From age two through eleven, Blundell's Preparatory School in Tiverton offers a small, close-knit setting for around 255 boarders' younger counterparts - this is a day school, no boarding involved. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded it its top grade of 'excellent' for both education quality and personal development, with all compliance standards met. Under Head Mr Andrew Southgate, it serves families across Devon seeking an independent education with a strong pastoral foundation. With nearly one in five pupils receiving SEN support, the school clearly accommodates a range of learning needs.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 23 September 2025
Teaching & academics
An ISI 'excellent' judgement for the quality of education places Blundell's Prep among the strongest performers within its inspection framework. The school supports a notable proportion of pupils with additional needs - around 19 per cent - suggesting a willingness to tailor teaching rather than expect every child to fit a single mould. Its small size allows staff to know pupils individually as they progress from early years through to the end of Year 6.
Head · Mr Andrew Southgate
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 19.43%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Mobile phone policy
No pupils have phones. No mobile phones should be used, checked or even visible in our pre-prep building. Regulations state that personal phones are not allowed to be used within the building as seen on our signs.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £10,386 - £18,666
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.