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At Dorset House, we aim to provide a magical prep school experience for our pupils in an environment where children are engaged, enthused and inspired. We are often described as a greenhouse not a hot house and we find that pupils grow in confidence in our high challenge/low threat atmosphere.

Our committed and talented staff foster close links between home and school and we know every child well, meaning that we are aware of any successes achieved or issues they are facing.

Our optional flexi and weekly boarding for our Prep children, promote independence.

Happy, confident – not arrogant young people, who can relate to and communicate with others – Dorset House children often win awards and scholarships to senior schools and regularly going on to hold positions of responsibility.

Prospective parents often comment on the warmth of this school and if that is something which is important to your family, please call to make an appointment to visit us. We look forward to meeting you.

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We have been blown away by the warmth, devotion and dedication of your staff and you have all given our daughter the best possible start.
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You are providing a wholesome and nurturing education that a lot of schools say they provide but the reality is not everyone can do it as well.
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It’s Local, it’s outstanding in its facilities and teaching, it’s beautiful, and small enough to care…

…..the kids absolutely love the place and you get the feeling that the staff love working there. That’s golden.

The core values of DH are what most people want for their child. It’s a kind and gentle place…it encourages and nurtures, and your child is a valued member of the whole school

Everybody gets a go….and Art, Drama and music are given tremendous focus…

Parents reckon this is a school that really does empower
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The Year 7 Business Enterprise project always brings great excitement and plenty of creativity, and this year’s Enterprise Day was no exception. There was plenty of sewing, printing, rolling, gluing and decorating as the children worked on a wonderful range of handmade items to sell to raise money for their chosen charity.

Business Enterprise forms part of the Year 7 and 8 curriculum, giving pupils the opportunity to develop their business skills, from planning and making their products to quality control, marketing, selling and running their own stall.

A big thank you to Mrs Manger and Mrs Sutherland-Booth for organising the morning, and to Mrs Harrison, Mr Arbuthnot and some of our Year 7 parents who kindly came along to help.

We’re looking forward to our next Enterprise Day and seeing everything come together ahead of Arundel Farmers’ Market, our Nativity, Christmas Concert and Christmas Fair.

#enterpriseproject #businessskills #dorsethouseschool

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The Year 7 Business Enterprise project always brings great excitement and plenty of creativity, and this year’s Enterprise Day was no exception. There was plenty of sewing, printing, rolling, gluing and decorating as the children worked on a wonderful range of handmade items to sell to raise money for their chosen charity.

Business Enterprise forms part of the Year 7 and 8 curriculum, giving pupils the opportunity to develop their business skills, from planning and making their products to quality control, marketing, selling and running their own stall.

A big thank you to Mrs Manger and Mrs Sutherland-Booth for organising the morning, and to Mrs Harrison, Mr Arbuthnot and some of our Year 7 parents who kindly came along to help.

We’re looking forward to our next Enterprise Day and seeing everything come together ahead of Arundel Farmers’ Market, our Nativity, Christmas Concert and Christmas Fair.

#enterpriseproject #businessskills #dorsethouseschool

Year 5 had a wonderful time on their Leadership Trip to @pgl.adventures Marchant’s Hill before half term.

Accompanied by Mr Bardouleau and Mrs Posnett, the children enjoyed two action-packed days, taking on everything from Aeroball and climbing to the Giant Swing, Challenge Course, Zip Wire and Jacob’s Ladder.

There were plenty of opportunities to challenge themselves, overcome a few fears and work together, with the children cheering each other on throughout. After a busy day of activities, the Silent Disco was a firm favourite and a lovely way to end the evening!

We were incredibly proud of the way Year 5 represented the school throughout the trip. Their behaviour, resilience and willingness to take on every challenge were wonderful to see. It was lovely to watch friendships grow stronger, confidence build and leadership skills develop along the way.

They returned with tired legs, huge smiles and plenty of stories to tell. A fantastic two days that we`re sure they`ll remember for a long time.

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Year 5 had a wonderful time on their Leadership Trip to @pgl.adventures Marchant’s Hill before half term.

Accompanied by Mr Bardouleau and Mrs Posnett, the children enjoyed two action-packed days, taking on everything from Aeroball and climbing to the Giant Swing, Challenge Course, Zip Wire and Jacob’s Ladder.

There were plenty of opportunities to challenge themselves, overcome a few fears and work together, with the children cheering each other on throughout. After a busy day of activities, the Silent Disco was a firm favourite and a lovely way to end the evening!

We were incredibly proud of the way Year 5 represented the school throughout the trip. Their behaviour, resilience and willingness to take on every challenge were wonderful to see. It was lovely to watch friendships grow stronger, confidence build and leadership skills develop along the way.

They returned with tired legs, huge smiles and plenty of stories to tell. A fantastic two days that we're sure they'll remember for a long time.

Year 3 recently had a wonderful morning at @haslemeremuseum, bringing their learning about Ancient Egypt to life.

The children learnt all about mummification, tried their hand at decoding hieroglyphics and even got to see a real mummy, along with mummified cats, baby crocodiles and a hawk.

They also had the chance to handle real Ancient Egyptian artefacts, work out which were genuine and which were Victorian replicas and study X-rays for clues about how the museum’s mummy might have died.

One of the highlights was mummifying their own teddies, carefully wrapping them in bandages and adding amulets and death masks.

It was a lovely morning, full of curiosity and interesting discoveries. We were so proud of the children’s enthusiasm and wonderful manners throughout.

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Year 3 recently had a wonderful morning at @haslemeremuseum, bringing their learning about Ancient Egypt to life.

The children learnt all about mummification, tried their hand at decoding hieroglyphics and even got to see a real mummy, along with mummified cats, baby crocodiles and a hawk.

They also had the chance to handle real Ancient Egyptian artefacts, work out which were genuine and which were Victorian replicas and study X-rays for clues about how the museum’s mummy might have died.

One of the highlights was mummifying their own teddies, carefully wrapping them in bandages and adding amulets and death masks.

It was a lovely morning, full of curiosity and interesting discoveries. We were so proud of the children’s enthusiasm and wonderful manners throughout.

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