Springmead Preparatory School
School summary
With just 109 pupils across an age range stretching from 2 to 11, Springmead Preparatory School is a notably small, intimate setting where children are known as individuals. This independent, co-educational school in Somerset takes pupils from their earliest years through to the end of the prep stage, offering continuity at a formative time. Its size lends itself to close attention, and the school has earned recognition from its inspectors for the quality of what it provides. Led by Head Mrs Sally Cox, it operates without a religious affiliation and as a day school only.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 27 January 2026
Teaching & academics
The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded Springmead its highest grade of "excellent", a judgement that reflects strong educational outcomes for a school of this scale. The same top rating was given for pupils' personal development, suggesting that academic achievement sits alongside genuine care for the whole child. The school also met all the required compliance standards at inspection.
Head · Mrs Sally Cox
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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A small Somerset prep that turns its size into a strength, Springmead pairs an "excellent" inspection record with the close-knit feel families often seek for the early years.
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Springmead Preparatory School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.