Springmead Preparatory School, Somerset
Springmead Preparatory School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Somerset. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Springmead Preparatory School in detail
Springmead Preparatory School in its own words
In its own words: "Our latest Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) inspection in January 2026 was a wonderful, true-to-life picture of the school. Please read the report here . Springmead School is a co-educational preparatory school located in Beckington, near Frome in Somerset."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Springmead is a small school with a big ambition and bags of character. Our vision is simple: we ignite a passion for learning and life, and because of this, our pupils achieve excellent results. Every day, girls and boys enjoy exciting and engaging lessons as well as a wide range of enrichment activities."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Springmead Preparatory School are LUMIAR STOWFORD SCHOOL (3.8 miles) and Warminster School (5.8 miles).
Who goes there
In 2026, 17 pupils (17%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Frome Rail Station, about 2.6 miles away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Stubbs Lane (s-bound), 20 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 4 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, other theft and shoplifting. 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. Ofsted last inspected this school in 11 February 2010, before the latest ISI inspection.
Routine Inspection
27 January 2026
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
7 February 2023
Regulatory Compliance
6 June 2018
Integrated
12 May 2015
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Latest from Springmead Preparatory School
Enrichment Week
14 May 2026
New Inspection Report - January 2026
5 Mar 2026
Citizenship Lunchtimes
13 Jan 2026
National Recognition for Fine Art and Design
4 Nov 2025
School Council - Developing democracy
31 Mar 2025
Scholarship Season
24 Mar 2025
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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
76%
Available places
100 pupils
132 places
32 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Somerset
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Somerset
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
17
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
17.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
100
Total Pupils
47
Boys
53
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Springmead Preparatory School
Questions parents ask about Springmead Preparatory School
When was Springmead Preparatory School last inspected?
Springmead Preparatory School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2026.
How many pupils go to Springmead Preparatory School?
Springmead Preparatory School has around 100 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Springmead Preparatory School?
Springmead 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 Springmead 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 Springmead Preparatory School?
Springmead Preparatory School is at Castle Corner, Beckington, Somerset, Somerset, BA11 6TA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)