Springmead Preparatory School
Somerset · BA11 6TA
Springmead is an award-winning, small co-educational preparatory school in Beckington near Frome on the Somerset–Wiltshire border, welcoming children from 6 months to 11 years. The school emphasises an engaging, enriched curriculum with strong pastoral care and a deliberate focus on igniting curiosity and passion for learning. Its on-site nursery (Little Crickets) has achieved ISA recognition, and the school has accumulated multiple awards over five years including the ISA Pupil Personal Development Award.
- →Small school size (119 pupils) fostering individual attention and strong pastoral relationships
- →Proven track record of selective senior school entrance, with pupils succeeding at independent schools
- →Award-winning approach to early years and personal development, with enrichment activities woven through the curriculum
Who thrives here
Curious, engaged learners who benefit from a nurturing environment where creative enrichment is valued alongside academic progress; families seeking a small-school community feel rather than a large institutional setting.
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Contact & visit
Castle Corner, Beckington
Somerset
BA11 6TA
Nearest stations
Recent investment
Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Springmead Preparatory School?
Day fees at Springmead Preparatory School are approximately £12,600 per year (2024/25).
How do you get into Springmead Preparatory School?
Springmead Preparatory School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is Springmead Preparatory School a boarding school?
Springmead Preparatory School is a day school in Somerset and does not offer boarding.
What is Springmead Preparatory School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Springmead Preparatory School “Excellent” (2023).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Happy, purposeful atmosphere and positive school values recognised by inspectors
✓Strong academic outcomes with proven success at selective senior school entrance
✓Award-winning pastoral care and pupil personal development focus
✓Small-school ethos enabling individual attention and community feel
✓Enrichment-led curriculum balancing rigour with engagement and creativity
Common concerns
!School is not yet Ofsted inspected, so independent sector inspection rating unavailable
!Limited transparency on fees structure and financial support available
!Rural location with modest pupil roll may limit breadth of co-curricular facilities or competitive sports provision