WELCOME TO Dorset House School
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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.
Meet the Headmistress
Meet the Headmistress
TOUR THE SITE
TOUR THE SITE
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And they`re back!
Well done to parents and staff who completed the 10K run across the Downs and back to school to a hero`s welcome.
Thanks to everyone for your support and if you are able to sponsor them, the Just Giving link is: https://www.justgiving.com/page/dorsethouse130226 @youngmindsuk
All week, we have been marking @_place2be Children`s Mental Health Week with a wide range of activities and talks.
The theme this year is, `belonging` and Mr Bardouleau has been chatting to the children about what makes them feel they belong at `DH`.
Here are some of their answers.
Meanwhile... a band of hardy parents and staff have just set off into the mist to run 10K across the Downs in order to raise funds for this great cause.
The theme of @_place2be Children`s Mental Health Week this year, is `Belonging`.
This is something we major in at Dorset House and boarding is an area where this can be seen in action.
Over the past few years, the boarding model has changed in order to adapt to modern family life.
We offer a flexible boarding model during the school week, allowing children to stay between one and four nights and giving parents the support they may need in their busy, working lives.
Many children begin with a single night in Year 5, gradually increasing their stay as confidence and independence grow.
Having enjoyed camaraderie, independence, and a strong sense of community, our pupils move on to senior school and beyond with confidence, resilience, and enthusiasm for the opportunities ahead.
Our next Open Morning will be in March 2026...
...but visitors are always welcome. Please call the school to arrange an appointment (01798 831456)
Yr6 being put through their paces with some challenging problem solving tasks…
