WELCOME TO Dorset House School
"...this is a school that really does empower"
(Tatler Schools Guide 2022)

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

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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

The whole school came out to watch as Year 8 pupils and staff joined forces in a fiercely contested inter-house netball match. Wilkinson/Hutchinson emerged as winners with a score of 11 vs 6 to Munro/sims.
The last day of term is always busy and fun and what better way to start than with a visit from the Easter Bunny. (Some of the children were rather surprised that his voice was so similar to Mr Thomas'...)
Luckily, DH pupils were not deterred by yesterday's constant rain and thick mud as all children in Years 5 - 8 took part in an inter-house cross-country competition. The winners were Munro for Years 5&6 and Wilkinson for Years 7&8. Well done everyone and thank you to all the staff who marshalled the event.
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15.03.2024 9:30am

Our next Open Morning will be in March 2024

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

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Hands up if you know how to extract salt and vinegar from a packet of crisps... Reception are about to find out as they are spending an exciting lesson with Mr Keane in the lab. https://t.co/GE19Qd7tYC
A fantastic afternoon of athletics @HurstSport. A great effort from all our athletes and congratulations to those who claimed a winners medal. https://t.co/8R8oHEEZRC
We are thrilled to have been Highly Commended in the `Best Sense of School Spirit' category in the @muddystilettosschools awards. Over 40 schools entered this year - across 13 categories. https://t.co/XvTQEoYJ1G