Headteacher's Welcome"Springmead is a small school with a big ambition and bags of character. Our vision is simple: we ignite a passion for learning and life, and because of this, our pupils achieve excellent results. Every day, girls and boys enjoy exciting and engaging lessons as well as a wide range of enrichment activities." Sally Cox Headteacher Visit School Website Visit School Website Visit School Website OverviewLeading Somerset Prep School and Nursery in Beckington, near Frome.Rated ‘Excellent’ in its latest Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) inspection in February 2023, Springmead School is a co-educational preparatory school located in Beckington, near Frome in Somerset. Springmead School educates children holistically and thoroughly prepares them for the next stage of their education, teaching them the fundamental skills that are required not only at senior school but in life.At Springmead School, character development is at the heart of the educational experience. The school follows a distinctive whole-school ethos known as ‘The Springmead Way’, which fosters a culture of self-management, empathy, and mutual respect. This approach is grounded in a set of core human values that are deeply embedded in daily school life. These values—kindness, respect, active listening, generosity, and treating others as one would wish to be treated—are consistently modelled by both staff and pupils.The school is deeply committed to ensuring that every child is fully prepared—academically, socially, and emotionally—for the transition to senior school. With a strong focus on individual strengths and aspirations, the school provides tailored support throughout the upper years, helping pupils to develop the confidence, independence, and resilience needed for the next stage of their education. Teachers work closely with families to guide them through the senior school selection process, offering expert advice and preparing children for entrance exams, interviews, and scholarship opportunities. By the time they leave pupils are not only well-equipped for academic success but also carry with them the values, leadership skills, and self-belief that will serve them well in any senior school environment.Little Crickets Nursery, Frome Little Crickets, the on-site nursery at Springmead School, was awarded Highly Commended in the 2024 Independent School Association Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Early Years. Welcoming children from the age of two, it offers a nurturing and inspiring start to their educational journey.Back to schools