Lyncombe House, Lyncombe Vale, BA2 4LT. Tel: 01225 310837, email: reception.paragon@priorparkschools.com, web: paragonschool.co.uk
Name of principal: Headmaster, Mr Malcolm Bond. BSc Hons, PGCE
Age of pupils: 3 – 11 years
Number of pupils: 230
-Annual fees with VAT: Juniors: Years 5-6 £16,400 . Years 3-4 is £16,000 PA. Pre-Prep (Reception to Year 2) is £14,250. Squirrels Pre-School is £75 per day. Lunches are billed separately to avoid parents paying VAT.
Religious denomination: Christian
The curriculum: Broad, balanced curriculum with exciting topic-based work which is explored across all subject areas. Each child is supported to achieve their full potential academically with ‘limitless’ opportunities to discover their passions and learning strengths. Sport, art, music and outdoor learning are extremely strong.
Extra curricular activities: A fantastic range of extra-curricular activities from sewing and pottery to cricket and African drumming. Staff and external specialist teachers and coaches run over 65 lunchtime and after school clubs. The majority of the clubs focus on enjoyment and exploring new interests. Some of the clubs are by invitation only to provide the children with the opportunity to develop their skill level. There is also a rich mix of school trips and activity days, including a week in France for Year 6 children, a trip to Osmington Bay for Year 5 and a residential to Mill on the Brue for Year 4. Visits are to local historical and educational sites, and many themed days make full use of the school’s grounds.
Pastoral care: Every child at The Paragon should feel secure and affirmed, valued for who they are regardless of their ability. Children feel comfortable about approaching a teacher to talk about something that’s bothering them. Strong relationships with parents help identify problems at an early stage. A school council, with democratically elected representatives from Year 3 up, meets monthly with the Head.
Outstanding characteristics: The Paragon is a vibrant school, full of fun and energy. Its friendly family atmosphere and belief that happy children learn best, is at the heart of what they do.
News & Developments: From September 2026, The Paragon will become Prior Park Paragon, reflecting its closer alignment with Prior Park College as the two schools create a seamless through-school education from age three to Sixth Form. The school also welcomed new Headmaster Malcolm Bond in January 2026, whose infectious enthusiasm has already made an impact – including introducing fishing trips for pupils, inspired by his own love of the sport. Recent investment has seen the opening of a substantial new extension housing four state-of-the-art classrooms, with a dedicated cookery room and Design & Technology studio set to open this September. Set within eight acres of beautiful grounds and woodland, Prior Park Paragon continues to combine outstanding facilities with a warm, family atmosphere, where children are encouraged to thrive through a belief that happy pupils learn best.
