Hazlegrove Prep School
Yeovil, Somerset, South West · BA22 7JA
A small Anglican prep school near Yeovil, Hazlegrove takes children from age two through to thirteen, with both day and boarding places on offer. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent for both education and personal development. One of its more distinctive features is its status as an unplugged school: neither pupils nor staff use mobile phones on site, and boarders hand their phones to houseparents for safekeeping. With 377 pupils on roll, it is a compact community led by Headmaster Ed Benbow.
377
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£25,371
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 2-13
- Pupils
- 377
- Location
- Yeovil, Somerset, South West
- Website
- https://www.hazlegrove.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 01963 440314
Headteacher
Headmaster Ed Benbow
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Teaching & academics
The ISI awarded Hazlegrove its highest rating of excellent, a judgement that reflects strong provision across the school. Around 15 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting that the school is set up to help children who learn in different ways. As an 11+ school, it prepares pupils for the senior school transition, and academic scholarships are among those available.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 14.85%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Rugby, cricket and hockey anchor the sporting programme, and the breadth of scholarships - covering sport, drama, music, art and design technology alongside academics - points to a school that values pursuits beyond the classroom. Boarding adds a further dimension for families seeking a fuller school day.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- Anglican/Christian
- Boarding
- Yes
Mobile phone policy
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.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £12,033 - £25,371
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £31,245 - £39,864
Help available with CEA (complicated fees allowance system for Forces children)
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 13 June 2023
The last word
A phone-free Anglican prep with strong inspection results and genuine boarding provision, well suited to Forces families given the CEA fees support on offer.
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Hazlegrove Prep School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Hazlegrove Prep School located?
Hazlegrove Prep School is located at Sparkford, Yeovil, Yeovil, BA22 7JA.
What type of school is Hazlegrove Prep School?
Hazlegrove Prep School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South West.
How many pupils attend Hazlegrove Prep School?
Hazlegrove Prep School has approximately 377 pupils on roll.
What is Hazlegrove Prep School's inspection rating?
Hazlegrove Prep School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 13 June 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.