Hazlegrove

What Hazlegrove does

Hazlegrove Prep School is a co-educational independent boarding and day preparatory school located on a 200-acre parkland campus at Sparkford, Somerset, England, serving children aged 2 to 13 across Nursery through Year 8. The school operates in two phases — Pre-Prep (Nursery to Year 2) and Prep School (Years 3 to 8) — and offers full boarding from age 7 across three dedicated houses (Blackford for girls, School House for senior boys, Lankester for junior boys), together with flexi-boarding and day provision. Academic delivery spans EYFS through Key Stage 3 preparation, including specialist teaching in Computing, Music, Drama, Outdoor Education, Forest School, Sports, Latin, Art, and Design Technology, supported by a Learning Support Unit for specific learning difficulties and an EAL programme preparing overseas pupils for Cambridge English qualifications.

The school's revenue model is fee-based and recurring, structured around termly billing for boarding, day, and flexi-boarding places, with ancillary income from optional extracurricular charges (ballet, golf, horse riding, judo, LAMDA, tennis coaching, laser pistol shooting), uniform retail via an on-site shop and Direct Clothing, school minibus transport, and short-term placements via the 'Hazlegrove for a Term' programme. Special fee schedules are published for Armed Forces families under the Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA), with payment options including direct debit, monthly schemes, and fees-in-advance. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through the school's own admissions team, termly Open Days, individual family tours, a website with virtual tour, and organic social channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), with word-of-mouth from existing families — particularly within the Armed Forces community — acting as a primary demand-generation lever.

Hazlegrove operates as part of the King's Bruton Foundation alongside King's School Bruton, sharing financial administration and providing an age-continuum pathway from 2 to 18. The school holds UKVI Child Student visa sponsorship, AEGIS guardianship accreditation, and BSA listing, and is regulated through the Independent Schools Inspectorate, having achieved 'Excellent' for academic and personal development and 'Outstanding' across all boarding judgement areas in the 2023 ISI Integrated Inspection. It is a private, non-equity-funded institution with no disclosed revenue and no recent M&A or funding activity.

Name

Hazlegrove

Legal name

Hazlegrove School

Website

https://hazlegrove.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Hazlegrove Prep School is a co-educational independent boarding and day preparatory school in Somerset, England, serving children aged 2-13 (Nursery to Year 8) across a 200-acre campus, with full boarding from age 7, specialist support services, and international admissions via UKVI sponsorship within the King's Bruton Foundation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Preparatory School

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Boarding Schools (EDAJABAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Full-Day Nursery Programs (EDACACAD)

Keywords

• Preparatory education
• Boarding school services
• Independent day school
• Primary school tuition
• Senior school preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Sparkford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. School Fees - Boarding: Full boarding fees for pupils aged 7-13 (Years 3-8). Includes accommodation, meals, weekend activities programme. CEA (Continuity of Education Allowance) rates available for Armed Forces families.
2. School Fees - Day Pupils: Day pupil fees covering academic programme, meals, and optional after-school activities.
3. Flexi Boarding: Nightly charges for day pupils who wish to board on an occasional or regular basis. Popular option for Years 3-8.
4. Extra-Curricular Charges: Optional charged activities including ballet, golf, horse riding, judo, speech and drama, tennis coaching, and laser pistol shooting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hazlegrove is a co-educational independent boarding and day preparatory school for children aged 2-13, set within 200 acres of Somerset countryside parkland. It operates two educational phases - Pre-Prep (Nursery to Year 2) and Prep School (Years 3-8) - with full boarding available from age 7 across three dedicated boarding houses, plus flexi-boarding and day options. The school delivers a broad curriculum including computing, music, drama, outdoor education, sports, plus specialist EAL support for international pupils and a Learning Support Unit for pupils with specific learning difficulties.

Product overview

Hazlegrove is a co-educational independent boarding and day preparatory school for children aged 2-13, set within 200 acres of Somerset countryside. The school operates as a single unified institution comprising two main educational phases: Pre-Prep (Nursery to Year 2, ages 2-7) and Prep School (Years 3-8, ages 7-13). The school offers full boarding from age 7 in three dedicated houses, plus flexi-boarding options for day pupils. Academic programmes are delivered through specialist teaching in subjects including Computing (with programming, digital literacy, and Minecraft Education), Music, Drama, Outdoor Education, Forest School, and Sports. Support services include EAL tuition for international pupils and a Learning Support Unit for pupils with specific learning difficulties. The school is part of the King's Bruton Foundation and maintains a 'village' community ethos with strong pastoral care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-Prep (Nursery to Year 2) Early years education programme for children aged 2-7, encompassing Nursery, Reception, and Years 1-2, with a focus on the EYFS curriculum, Forest School, swimming, music, drama, and sports activities. Provides a foundation for progression into the Prep School phase.
• Prep School (Years 3-8) Full boarding and day school for Years 3-8 (ages 7-13), offering a broad curriculum including Latin, Music, Drama, Art, Design Technology, Outdoor Education, Computing, and an extensive Sports programme, preparing pupils for senior school entry including scholarship examinations to schools such as Eton, Winchester, and Cheltenham Ladies College.
• Full Boarding Full weekly boarding for pupils from Year 3 (age 7) upwards, with three dedicated boarding houses: Blackford (girls), School House (senior boys), and Lankester (junior boys). Includes weekend activity programme and comprehensive pastoral care from over 25 resident staff.
• Flexi Boarding Flexible boarding option allowing day children in Years 3-8 to board from one to four nights per week, providing access to evening activities and weekend programmes on a nightly charge basis.
• EAL (English as an Additional Language) Individual and small group English language support for overseas pupils, working towards KET, PET, and FCE qualifications, with assessments and personalised learning programmes. Provided to international students needing additional English language support.
• Learning Support Unit Specialist support for pupils with Specific Learning Difficulties including Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Autism, and Attention Deficit Disorders, offering multisensory programmes, targeted reading, writing and maths support, and assistive technology tutoring.
• Hazlegrove for a Term Short-term boarding and day placement option for families (particularly those from the Middle East) seeking temporary UK education, offering flexibility and structured academic programmes for a single term.

Quantifiable outcome

• ISI Inspection 'Excellent' for academic achievement and personal development
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• King's Bruton FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHazlegrove is part of the King's Bruton Foundation, providing continuity of education from age 2 through to 18. Many Hazlegrove pupils progress to King's School Bruton from Year 9. Shared administrative services including finance (fees paid to King's Bruton account).
• AEGIS (Association of Guardians for International Students)minorOthersAEGIS is the accrediting body for educational guardians in the UK. Hazlegrove directs overseas families to AEGIS for guardian arrangements. Not a formal partnership but recommended organisation.
• UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)coreOthersHazlegrove is a licensed sponsor with UKVI, able to sponsor non-UK nationality pupils for a Child Student study visa. This enables international admissions with proper visa compliance.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sherborne Prep School: Independent co-educational prep school in Dorset feeding into Sherborne Senior School. Comparable co-ed boarding/day structure, similar scholarship focus, and overlapping regional catchment in South West England.
• Sandroyd School: Co-educational independent prep school in Wiltshire (Warminster) offering boarding and day provision for ages 2-13. Similar age range, co-ed boarding model, and West of England positioning create direct overlap in the boarding prep market.
• Eagle House School: Co-educational independent prep school in Berkshire (Sandhurst) with boarding and day provision. Comparable co-ed structure, focus on senior school scholarship preparation, and similar 'country house' pastoral model to Hazlegrove.
• Taunton School: Co-educational independent school in Somerset offering Prep through Sixth Form with boarding provision. Comparable fee structure, full age range through senior school, and similar South West catchment create direct competition for both boarders and day pupils.
• St Hugh's School: Co-educational independent prep school in Oxfordshire (Faringdon) with full boarding and day provision. Comparable co-ed structure, similar curriculum breadth, and feeds into major senior schools including Winchester and Cheltenham - mirroring Hazlegrove's destination strategy.
• Perrot Hill: Co-educational boarding and day prep school located in Crewkerne, Somerset. Similar age range, comparable boarding model, and overlapping Somerset catchment make it the closest geographic competitor for both UK day and boarding families.
• Farleigh School: Co-educational independent prep school in Hampshire with full boarding from age 7 and three boarding houses. Closely mirrors Hazlegrove's boarding model, age range, and houseparent structure, making it a strong functional comparator outside the South West.
• Wells Cathedral School: Independent co-educational school in Somerset with Junior, Senior, and Music specialist divisions. Comparable co-ed boarding model, similar Somerset/West Country catchment, and notable for its music specialism which overlaps with Hazlegrove's award-winning music programme.
• King's School Bruton: Sister senior school within the same King's Bruton Foundation. Operates as the primary destination for Hazlegrove leavers and shares administrative/financial infrastructure, making it the most directly comparable peer on governance, fee structure, and curriculum philosophy.

Broad incumbents

• Cheltenham Ladies' College: Senior independent girls' school that is a major documented destination for Hazlegrove leavers. While not a competitor (Hazlegrove is co-ed prep), it represents a benchmark for the destination outcomes that drive Hazlegrove's parental value proposition and fee justification.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/HazlegrovePrep
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC
• Facebookfacebook.com/hazlegrove
• Instagraminstagram.com/hazlegrove

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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