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Private All Through Schools in Somerset

All-through schools educate children from early years or primary right through to sixth form on a single campus or within one foundation. For many families, continuity is the main attraction: fewer transitions, long-term friendships and a consistent educational ethos. Younger pupils benefit from access to senior facilities and specialist teaching, while older students often take on mentoring or leadership roles within the wider community. Academic pathways can be carefully planned over many years, allowing strengths and interests to develop progressively. Some parents value the security of not having to navigate multiple admissions processes. Others appreciate the strong sense of belonging that can come from remaining in one environment. When evaluating all-through private schools, typical considerations include flexibility at key transfer points, breadth of subject choice, pastoral structures and how well each age group retains its own identity within the larger whole.

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3 Dimensions School

Chard, Somerset, TA20 3AJ

Co-Ed 7 - 25 58 Day
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Abbot's Way School

Somerset, BA6 9SR

Co-Ed 7 - 16 40 Day

Fees from £10,620 per term

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All Hallows School

All Hallows School

Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4SF

Co-Ed 3 - 13 248 Day & Boarding

Fees from £3,720 per term

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Bath Academy

Bath, Somerset, BA1 2HX

Co-Ed 14 - 19 80 Day & Boarding

Fees from £3,600 per term

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Chard Prep School

Chard, Somerset, TA20 1QA

Co-Ed 4 - 11 47 Day

Fees from £2,774 per term

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Downside School

Radstock, Somerset, BA3 4RJ

Co-Ed 11 - 18 273 Day & Boarding

Fees from £7,795 per term

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Banwell Bath Bridgwater Bruton Burnham Without Burnham-on-Sea Castle Cary Chard Cheddar Clutton Crewkerne Dulverton Frome Glastonbury Hinton St George Hutton Ilminster Keynsham Kilmersdon Langport Lydeard St Lawrence Martock Merriott Montacute Mudford Nempnett Thrubwell Norton Sub Hamdon Shepton Mallet Somerton South Petherton Spaxton St Cuthbert Out Staplegrove Stawell Stoke St Mary Street Taunton Templecombe Weare Wedmore Weston-Super-Mare Williton Wincanton Wootton Courtenay Yeovil

Frequently asked questions about private schools in Somerset

How many private schools are there in Somerset?
There are 29 independent schools across Somerset, including a mix of prep, senior and sixth form.
Are there boarding schools in Somerset?
Yes, independent schools across Somerset offer boarding options, including full, weekly and flexi boarding.

Families can compare boarding vs day schools to understand the differences.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/boarding-vs-day-schools
What age can children start private school in Somerset?
Most independent schools across Somerset accept pupils from age 3 or 4, with key entry points at 7+, 11+, 13+ and 16+.

See the UK private school admissions timeline to understand when to apply at each stage.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline
How do I apply to private schools in Somerset?
Applications typically begin 1-2 years in advance and involve registration, assessments and interviews.

Families can follow the UK private school admissions timeline to understand entry points, key dates and the overall process.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline

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