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Freedom
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One of the UK's top private prep & boarding schools, located in Somerset.

Welcome to
All Hallows School


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A nurturing 'Home-from-Home' community, proudly supporting local Day School and Nursery families, Military Boarders and International students.

Welcome to All Hallows, where a child's happiness and wellbeing are the absolute foundation of an exceptional education. We are passionately committed to nurturing the whole child, and everything else from academic excellence to character development, flows from this core belief.

This commitment creates a nurturing 'home-from-home' community where every child is truly seen, known, and valued. As a result of our approach, our girls and boys, from Nursery to Year 8, develop into something very special: resilient, reflective individuals who love learning, give their very best, and leave knowing precisely who they are.

Set within 40 acres of beautiful Somerset countryside, our learning environment is expansive. Passionate and engaging class teaching drives our academic life, complemented by outstanding opportunities that lie both inside and outside the classroom: immersive outdoor learning in our extensive 9-acre Forest School, an ambitious Sports programme, and state-of-the-art facilities like our Creative Design Centre for Art, Design & Technology, State-of-the-Art Astro Turf, and bespoke Early Years setting.

From
the Headmaster


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Welcome. All Hallows is a genuinely unique and inclusive Somerset Prep School, where pupils, parents, and staff alike feel they truly belong.

Our educational philosophy is straightforward yet profound: your child’s happiness and wellbeing are the absolute foundation of everything we do. This unwavering focus on creating a secure, supportive environment ensures that every child can thrive.

Believing that the different aspects of a child’s life are mutually reinforcing, we work in close partnership with parents to develop the whole child. Our aims are to nurture them emotionally, creatively, intellectually, socially, and spiritually, preparing them not just for the next step in education, but for a life of purpose, confidence, and resilience.

I very much look forward to welcoming you for a visit to our school very soon.

Dr. Trevor Richards, Headmaster

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The All Hallows family


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Every child has an inherent value, which is exceptional and exclusive to them. Our mission is to provide a secure, happy and inclusive community, where children will develop the inner confidence and self-esteem necessary to flourish in our rapidly changing world.

James

Year 6

I absolutely love playing rugby at my school in Year 6! It’s so much fun running around the field with my friends, passing the ball, and scoring tries. The thrill of the game and the camaraderie with my teammates make every practice and match exciting.

Barty

Year 9

I absolutely love playing rugby at my school in Year 6! It’s so much fun running around the field with my friends, passing the ball, and scoring tries. The thrill of the game and the camaraderie with my teammates make every practice and match exciting.

Boarding
at All Hallows

Boarding
at All Hallows


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Prep school boarding at its best

Whether you are looking for full, weekly or flexi boarding or just an occasional night here and there, we will be delighted to welcome you. Located within the homely surroundings of the main school house, our boarding is quite literally at the heart of our warm and vibrant school community in all respects.

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Day Pupils
at All Hallows

Day Pupils
at All Hallows


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Prep day school excellence

At All Hallows, your child will be embraced into a warm and engaging day school environment. Our doors open at 8:20 am, welcoming students into a world of focused academic learning and vibrant community life. Nestled in the heart of our school, we offer a structured three-period day that balances in-depth study with personal development. Each moment at All Hallows is designed to nurture and inspire, ensuring that our students are well-prepared for their futures. Join us, and become a part of our thriving, supportive educational family.

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Our aims & ethos


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Every child has an inherent value, which is exceptional and exclusive to them. Our mission is to provide a secure, happy and inclusive community, where children will develop the inner confidence and self-esteem necessary to flourish in our rapidly changing world.

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