WELCOME TO Dorset House School
"...this is a school that really does empower"
(Tatler Schools Guide)

Welcome

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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Meet the Headmaster and pupils

Meet the Headmaster and pupils

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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.

Parent

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.

Parent

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

Tatler Schools Guide

Find Us

Charlie in Year 5 was delighted to learn that he is one of the runners-up in a Christmas Card Competition, run by @andrewgriffithmp. Here he is with Mr Griffith who visited this morning to present Charlie with a certificate and a great set of art equipment. Congratulations Charlie!
Exciting news from @ruthstraussfoundation ! As part of `The Big Give', the Year 7 Business Enterprise donation of £2250, was doubled to £4510.
We are very proud of this group of pupils who worked so hard and sold their wares to the public at Arundel Farmers Market and our Parents' Association Christmas Market. We thought setting them a target of £1000 was ambitious but they were determined to make as much profit as possible for this excellent charity. 
Thank you to everyone who supported them - including parents and staff.
Well, that was fun! 
Our amazing catering team produced a full Christmas lunch for all the children and staff today.
The Year 8s organised a pre-lunch party for the Pre-Preppers in the inner Barn and they were able to peep through to the outer Barn to see preparations for the whole school community to sit together for lunch. 
Everyone sat in their houses and Mr Weaver organised a rousing and competitive rendition of `The Twelve Days of Christmas'.
Huge thanks to the catering team and to the staff who ferried food into the Barn from the kitchen.
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14.03.2025 9:30am

Our next Open Morning will be on Friday 14th March 2025

...but visitors are always welcome. Please call the school to arrange an appointment (01798 831456)

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The Summer Concert is in full swing…

Yr6 being put through their paces with some challenging problem solving tasks…

Fire pit and marshmallows to end the day…