Welcome to Chard Prep School, a unique independent school in South Somerset, bordering East Devon and West Dorset.

Our children learn in beautiful historic Grade II* listed buildings steeped in rich educational heritage, while our talented teachers, caring support staff and dedicated parents create a tight-knit family atmosphere in which all children thrive.

Academic excellence is our guiding principle, with small classes and specialist teachers ably catering to children’s individual needs, and there are well-trodden pathways from Chard Prep School to leading grammar schools and local senior schools.

However, we believe that the key to academic success is a happy, confident child, and at Chard Prep, exemplary pastoral care is at the heart of the school. Our children realise their own potential because they are given the space, time and guidance to explore who they are as individuals. We strive to nurture well-rounded young people who are aware of others’ needs and ideas as well as their own, and who go on to make positive contributions to society.

We celebrate pupils’ achievements in all areas of the curriculum. Our children create fantastic artwork in our art studio and make stellar progress in weekly swimming and in inter-school sports fixtures. They display bravery in treading the boards of our chapel in musical and theatrical performances, and concoct original ideas in our Science lab, home of Squishy the Axolotl.

Chard Prep School is a relaxed and friendly environment, where children are eager to learn. There is room for creative experiment and challenge with dedicated staff who truly listen to the child. So come on in, join our community and experience the magic!