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

Tatler Schools Guide

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Dancing their way into half term...
Thank you to our lovely Parents' Association for organising an end of half term disco for everyone.
Here are some of the pre-preppers enjoying dancing alongside some face painting, table football, limbo and of course, air guitars!
Happy half term!
Olivia in Year 8 had a brilliant day on Saturday. 
Her Magic Netball U13 team travelled to Walsall to compete in the National Youth Premier League Championships. 
They were up against 7 of the best teams in the country all competing to become champions. They worked hard as a team to get through to the final where, after a tense battle that went to extra time they beat Starz, a team from London, a team they have never managed to beat before to be crowned champions! 
Olivia was amazing, winning a number of vital turnovers through the day and she was awarded Coach's player of the championship as a result. 
Well done, Olivia - what an incredible achievement!
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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…