Dorset House Prep School, West Sussex

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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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

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DH athletes punched well above their weight at the Sussex Prep Schools' Junior Athletics Event at @hurst_college yesterday, winning an amazing 7 gold medals! 
From Year 4, Fausto was crowned the Victor Ludorum, having won the Discus with a record throw of 19.38m and the 200m. Edie (also Year 4), won both the Discus and the 600m, whilst Henry (Year 4) won the Shot and came 2nd in the 75m. Maia (Year 4) also came 2nd in the Shot.
The girls' relay team finished 3rd in the Relay Final. From Year 5, both Benji and Evie continued their success in the Javelin, claiming 1st place, with Evie setting a new record of 20.85m. 
What fantastic results and thank you to Mr Weaver, Mr Bardouleau and Mrs Footman who accompanied and encouraged our athletes.
After such an exciting final @rolandgarros yesterday, we wanted to share some excellent tennis news from DH.
Jackson in Year 7 won the recent Play your Way to Wimbledon tournament at Storrington.
This was the first step with a follow up regional event at West Worthing on 28th June and then on to Wimbledon...
What a brilliant achievement, Jackson - we look forward to an update later this month.
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Our next Open Morning will be in September 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…