Hazlegrove Preparatory School, Yeovil
Hazlegrove Preparatory School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 14 in Yeovil. It has an Anglican/Christian religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in May 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Hazlegrove Preparatory School in detail
Hazlegrove Preparatory School in its own words
In its own words: "Hazlegrove is a family-focused school with a supportive and inclusive community. This community, often likened to a village, provides the foundation for shared values and aims across staff, parents and children. A vibrant and creative curriculum, exceptional pastoral care and stunning rural Somerset location combine to make children feel nurtured, motivated, inspired and encouraged to love learning for life."
From the headteacher's welcome: "It is my great privilege and honour to be the Headmaster of Hazlegrove, and a pleasure to welcome you to this wonderful school. The values and charms of a country boarding prep school are as prevalent today as they have ever been, and Hazlegrove is at the forefront of this."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, hockey, cricket, tennis, athletics, badminton, swimming and dance.
Coming up: an open day on Saturday 6 March 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Somerset
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Who goes there
In 2026, 41 pupils (10.9%) received SEN support and 1 (0.3%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Hazlegrove Preparatory School.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 8 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, burglary and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Somerset (22).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
19 May 2026
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
13 June 2023
Short Visit
21 November 2022
Regulatory Compliance
19 September 2018
Integrated
22 September 2015
About
Hazlegrove Preparatory School is a non-selective co-educational preparatory school at Sparkford, Somerset in the south west of England. Hazlegrove is part of a foundation which also incorporates King's School, Bruton - a senior school located less than 10 miles away in Bruton.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Latest from Hazlegrove Preparatory School
Year 5 Learn to Tell the Time in French - News - Hazlegrove School
2 Oct 2026
Reception Make Vegetable Soup - News - Hazlegrove School
1 Oct 2026
The Billionaire Boys and Girls of Year 8 - News - Hazlegrove School
29 Sep 2026
From Hazlegrove Preparatory School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Somerset is 3 (the median across 307 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
85%
Available places
375 pupils
440 places
65 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Yeovil
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Yeovil
Across Somerset council
Places available
4,902
Applications
4,659
Got 1st preference
92.1%
Got preferred school
97.7%
All secondary applications across Somerset council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
41
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
11.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
375
Total Pupils
190
Boys
185
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Hazlegrove Preparatory School
When was Hazlegrove Preparatory School last inspected?
Hazlegrove Preparatory School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in May 2026.
How many pupils go to Hazlegrove Preparatory School?
Hazlegrove Preparatory School has around 375 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Hazlegrove Preparatory School?
Hazlegrove Preparatory School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Hazlegrove Preparatory School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Somerset is 3 (the median across 307 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Hazlegrove Preparatory School?
Hazlegrove Preparatory School is at Hazlegrove House, Sparkford, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 7JA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)