At All Hallows, we are challenging the ‘either/or’ mentality facing today’s world of education.  We are at the leading edge in encouraging creativity and in prioritising the well-being of our children. The success of our approach is evident with outstanding results across the board and children moving on aged 13 to their senior schools well prepared and ready to make the most of the new oportunities which lie ahead.

Located in a 17th century manor house, All Hallows is nestled in the Somerset countryside mid-way between Bath, Frome and Bruton.  Well away from the hot-house pressures and hyper-competitive backdrop that may be facing families in London and the South East, the more relaxed pace of life at All Hallows does not come at the expense of academic rigour; nor does it compromise the chances of entry to some of the more selective senior schools in the country. We are not only allowing our children the freedom to be children, we are allowing them the freedom to be creative in all aspects of school life and the freedom to learn.

A unique approach producing outstanding results

Whilst traditional in our setting, and in the way we uphold old-fashioned values such as good manners and a consideration for others, we are far from traditional in our approach to education. Questions our staff regularly ask themselves include “how can we preserve the natural curiosity of our younger children”, “how can we maximise the academic attainment of the children whilst minimising their stress?” and “what can we do to help them thrive in their senior schools, at university and beyond?”. Our focus is truly child-centred in the belief that the different aspects of a child’s life are mutually reinforcing. Thus, we are simultaneously developing the whole child emotionally, creatively, intellectually, socially and spiritually. Happiness and well-being lie at the heart of every decision we make and as a result, our children are secure in the knowledge that it is OK to take risks and they are achieving above and beyond expectations.

What childhood means at All Hallows

Preserving childhood is top of the agenda and to us, this means giving the children time to grow at their own pace, allowing them to take risks and make mistakes, nurturing their talents and giving them opportunities to discover passions, helping them to develop resilience and to make lifelong friendships.  This process starts in the Nursery and continues right up to the end of Year 8 when the children are eager to move on to their senior schools and embrace the new opportunities which will open up for them.

Our measure of success

At All Hallows, we do not judge success by our outstanding scholarship record –  in recent years around 65% of Year 8 pupils going on to schools in the UK have done so with a scholarship or award – nor by our Common Entrance record where all pupils in recent years have gained access to the senior school of their choice. We measure success on a daily basis at an individual level where children are pushing their personal boundaries and achieving milestones. Qualities we aim to engender in our pupils include compassion, resilience, creativity in thinking, a willingness to take risks and an ability to be inclusive and make friends – all qualities which will serve them well to adapt quickly to new situations and to thrive. The opportunities for responsibility and leadership at the top of the school are an important part of this process, with the well thought out and comprehensive post Common Entrance programme the children enjoy following their exams being the icing on the cake.

Scholarships and Bursaries

Please talk to the admissions office for more information with regard to the latest information on scholarships and bursaries – early application for financial support is recommended. All Hallows is committed to providing an accessible and affordable education to as wide a cross section of the community as possible within the means available.  An All Hallows education may not be as expensive as you may imagine.

Visitors are always welcome

Many families choose to relocate to the South West and children at All Hallows are always ready to welcome newcomers at all ages and stages, quickly absorbing them into our community. Likewise, parents have plenty of opportunoty to meet others with a range of activities on offer including tennis lessons and art classes as well as the regular round of coffee mornings and match teas.

Please come and see us – just call Jackie on 01749 881609 to make an appointment to see our school and meet Dr Richards. We look forward to meeting you, and your children, and hearing about your hopes and aspirations for the future.