Set in rural surroundings in beautiful Somerset countryside, yet close to the major cities of Bath and Bristol, All Hallows pioneered Catholic boarding co-education for preparatory school age children.
Christian principles are integrated into daily life so that all Christian denominations are welcomed into the ecumenical life of this Roman Catholic foundation. Sacramental observance and Christian witness are important aspects of the life of the school. The Chapel of All Saints occupies a central role.
Professionally-qualified, family orientated staff, many of whom reside in the school, provide for the academic and pastoral welfare of the children. Flexible timetabling and a generous staff:pupil ratio ensures that the children are regarded as individuals and treated accordingly. Specific assistance and guidance is provided through residential houseparents, medically-qualified matrons and form tutors. The Headmaster and his wife oversee all children's development.
Distinctive opportunities, at no extra cost, exist for the academically gifted and those with learning difficulties through the Learning Support Unit and/or specialist tutors. The school has a happy and deliberate mix of boarders and day pupils. A feature of the organisation and provision for our boarders and day children is the particularly attractive flexibility which parents and children find helpful. Many day children board occasionally - some for an extended time - and boarders frequently spend time out of school for various reasons. There is a purposeful and busy extra-curricular programme which is organised by all staff and runs each evening after school and at weekends.
The school enjoys regional and national sporting success in gymnastics, hockey and athletics, as well as competitive fixtures against local opposition in all the usual team sports. Excellent facilities allow the children and staff to discover talent and develop potential, including a recently built sports hall, Chapel, art studio, classroom block and information technology centre.
All Hallows' fully independent status from any one particular senior school, plus adherence to the Common Entrance and prep schools' scholarship syllabus, enables parents and the Headmaster to select the most appropriate senior school to suit a particular child's needs. In the last few years we have sent pupils to over forty different schools. Scholarships are available to Service Families.
