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The school is set within 200 acres of parkland in Somerset, with direct access to the A303. Excellent facilities include a newly developed flood-lit sports area, indoor swimming pool, sports hall, squash courts, mini golf course, theatre, music school, design and art centre and a mini farm. A purpose-built, self-contained pre-prep and nursery gives pupils the ideal start to school life.

In today’s rapidly changing and demanding world, it is important that children have a breadth of opportunity to develop their abilities and potential, while enjoying the benefit of a caring, structured and secure environment. We provide this at Hazlegrove. Children are encouraged to seek high standards in academic, creative, sporting and many other areas of school life.

At the same time, we are a family school and regard the happiness of the individual child, at whatever level of achievement, as of vital importance to their personal progress. Pupils can board from age 7 when they join the prep school. The full programme of evening and weekend activities, together with the large number of boarders staying in at weekends, ensures that there is always plenty to do.

Latest news

08 May 2025

New Senior Warden Announced for Hazlegrove Prep School and King's School, Bruton

Hazlegrove Prep School and King's School, Bruton have announced that Nick Buckland has been elected as Senior Warden to Chair the Joint Board of Governors.

08 May 2025

New Senior Warden Announced for Hazlegrove Prep School and King's School, Bruton

Hazlegrove Prep School and King's School, Bruton have announced that Nick Buckland has been elected as Senior Warden to Chair the Joint Board of Governors. Originally a Maths graduate, following a successful career in IT, Nick developed a wide ranging portfolio career with an emphasis on education. He brings a wealth of experience of the commercial and charity sectors, and has chaired Boards of both state and independent schools, as well as an FE college and a university.

On being appointed, Nick said “I am thrilled and honoured to be taking on this role for the Foundation with its incredible history. There are undoubtedly challenges ahead, but also huge opportunity as we look to take advantage of emerging technologies while not losing sight of our core values."

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30 Apr 2025

Pupils cycle over 130 miles from Bodmin to Hazlegrove Prep School for Charity

Four determined pupils from Hazlegrove Prep School, Freddie, Louis, Hambo and Ed, have embarked on an extraordinary challenge to raise funds for the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance (DSAA).

30 Apr 2025

Pupils cycle over 130 miles from Bodmin to Hazlegrove Prep School for Charity

The boys have decided to cycle over 130 miles from Bodmin to Hazlegrove Prep School, tackling some formidable hills along the way, all within a single weekend.

The DSAA is a crucial service providing life-saving, pre-hospital critical care to those in need across Dorset and Somerset. Remarkably, 95% of their operations are funded by charitable donations. Last year alone, they responded to 2,909 incidents, with each mission costing approximately £3,500.

Polly Kane, a parent of one of the boys, shared her pride and excitement about the initiative. "This was all the boys' idea. They dreamt up the route and wanted to cycle for charity while playing in the playground. It came as a complete surprise when Hambo shared their plan. We chose the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance because it's a fantastic local charity that all the boys were enthusiastic about supporting."

The boys have received tremendous support from their families, with fathers joining in on training sessions. These sessions include both seasoned road cyclists and newcomers to the sport. Polly noted, "It's going to be a tough challenge. The boys can cycle the distance in one day, but repeating it over three days will be the ultimate test. Despite the toughest hills being at the start, by day three, climbing the Blackdown Hills will feel like scaling an alpine col for their tired legs."

Mothers will be on hand to provide food stops and transport kit between night stops. The community is encouraged to come out and cheer the boys on as they pass through various towns and villages.

Polly expressed her gratitude to the Hazlegrove community for their support, saying, "We couldn't be more proud of the boys for their drive, enthusiasm, and desire to make a difference. We hope this sparks a desire to take on many more challenges in the future."

Headmaster, Mr Benbow said, ‘This is such a fabulous challenge that the boys have chosen to do and embodies so many of the school values – we will all be cheering them on!’


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