All Hallows School

All Hallows is a traditional British country preparatory school with a modern approach to education, consistently producing outstanding results. As an independent school within the Monkton Family of Schools, our Year 8 graduates progress to the finest senior schools in the South West and across the UK, with approximately 65% of pupils regularly securing prestigious scholarships and awards.

The Curriculum

The academic framework at All Hallows seamlessly blends traditional rigour with a forward-thinking, child-centred approach. Younger children thrive within an immersive, hands-on, thematic curriculum, which includes a fully integrated Forest School operating inside the school's on-site, 9-acre woodland. As pupils progress, the curriculum expands to cultivate deep critical thinking, independence, and a genuine, lifelong love for learning.

Central to day-to-day academic life is the All Hallows Learning Tree. This proprietary model explicitly nurtures vital learner characteristics: resilience, collaboration, problem-solving, curiosity, and existential thinking. Pupils learn how they learn, not just what they learn, building a foundational toolkit for life.

Creativity is embedded into every corner of the campus. The state-of-the-art Creative Centre serves as a vibrant hub where traditional fine art and ceramics thrive alongside cutting-edge design and technology. Pupils don't just consume ideas; they create, prototype, and innovate, solving complex problems through a design-thinking mindset.

Rather than confining technology to a single lesson, digital advancement is woven across the entire curriculum. Guided by a comprehensive digital strategy and spearheaded by our Head of Digital Learning, the rollout of Chromebooks and interactive SMART displays in every classroom ensures that IT is used dynamically across all subjects—from digital mapping in Geography to coding in Science.

Modern Foreign Languages are celebrated with a uniquely tailored approach for our international community. For overseas pupils, a highly sophisticated English as a Foreign Language (EFL) programme is seamlessly integrated into the daily timetable. Specialist teachers expertly differentiate lessons, ensuring international students rapidly gain academic language proficiency while fully immersing themselves in school life.

Sport plays a vital role in building character, teamwork, and physical wellbeing. All Hallows boasts exceptional facilities, including multiple grass pitches, an indoor gym, a swimming pool, and a state-of-the-art all-weather sports astro. A comprehensive tennis programme operates with elite training links to Bath University, and pupils regularly access county and national sports pathways. All pupils engage in core sports (Rugby, Netball, Hockey, and Cricket) at least three times a week, supported by a robust fixtures calendar against leading UK prep schools.

Co-Curricular & Enrichment

Widespread opportunities allow pupils to explore their passions, try new things, and enjoy an authentic childhood. After-school clubs provide a vital space for children to unwind and focus on hobbies, friendships, and personal development. Activities include Crafting, Paddleboarding, Bouldering, Coding, STEM, Chess, Music, and Drama, to name a few.

Our established, dynamic Saturday morning programme sees a staggering 95% student participation rate. It offers fresh, exciting experiences each term—ranging from traditional Tennis Coaching, Golf, Archery, and Woodwork to unique activities like Horrible Science and Axe Throwing.

To further nurture specialist skills, a dedicated team of peripatetic teachers provide highly individualised, one-to-one or small group tuition during the week, allowing pupils to excel in Musical Instruments, Vocal Training, Speech and Drama (LAMDA), and elite sports coaching.

Wellbeing and Boarding

We firmly believe that children learn best when they are happy, prioritising their emotional health, joy, and individual support through targeted pastoral care.

‘No One Left Behind’ (for Boys): An innovative, proactive framework for boys aged 7 to 13 to navigate the unique dynamics of boyhood friendships. Using reflective group discussions, character analysis, and role-playing, it empowers boys with a shared vocabulary to resolve peer disputes independently, cultivate lasting empathy, and ensure inclusivity.

‘Girls on Board’ (for Girls): As a licensed adopter of this award-winning framework, All Hallows helps girls, teachers, and parents understand the complexities of female friendship dynamics. By addressing the universal fear of isolation, the model uses guided scenarios to give girls the psychological tools and confidence to manage friendship turbulence independently.

A Boarding House That Feels Like Home

Dormitories are cosy, shared spaces varying from 4 to 12 beds, where boarders are enthusiastically encouraged to personalise their space with photos and keepsakes. During evenings and weekends, the school's 40-acre campus—including the Creative Centre, tennis courts, indoor pool, astro, and 9-acre woodland—becomes the boarders' personal playground.

To support busy modern families, we offer highly flexible boarding structures:

Full Boarding: A true home-from-home experience within a tight-knit residential community.

Weekly Boarding: The perfect balance of school immersion and weekend family time.

Flexi-Boarding: Customisable options tailored directly to family schedules.

Day Plus: A popular flexible option allowing day pupils to spend regular, set nights in the boarding house.

Leadership and Vision

Under the leadership of Dr Trevor Richards—a fully qualified educational psychologist, educationalist, and National Educational Panel Member of the prestigious Anna Freud Centre—the school has a distinctive vision. By putting a child's psychological well-being at the absolute foundation of the school's framework, All Hallows successfully prepares pupils to thrive in a rapidly changing world where creativity, emotional intelligence, and resilience are key.

Location

Nestled in the stunning countryside of rural Somerset, All Hallows is situated midway between the historic city of Bath and the popular, vibrant towns of Frome and Bruton. The school is also within easy, convenient reach of both Bristol and London Heathrow Airport.