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.
Meet the Headmaster and pupils
Meet the Headmaster and pupils
TOUR THE SITE
TOUR THE SITE
Find Us
Charlie (Year 5) was representing Sussex at the County Cup in tennis last weekend.
Sussex were playing Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire.
He won 3 out of his 4 matches and Sussex just missed out on going through with a tight game after one of the other doubles pairs lost the final match.
Charlie`s ranking should be going up to at least 3rd in Sussex and he did a great job representing the county.
This is brilliant news Charlie - congratulations!
What a lovely day for a whole school photo!
Well done everyone. We can`t wait to see the finished photo.
Here are our youngest pre-preppers lining up ahead of the final shot.
We are delighted to announce the merger between Dorset House Prep School and @lancing_college.
From September 2025 Dorset House will become part of the Lancing
College family of schools.
At the heart of this new partnership between Lancing College and Dorset House are shared values and ethos: supporting and inspiring children to achieve their best through
excellent teaching and fostering a lifelong love of learning. Our schools provide an environment that is safe, that prioritises the development of emotional and social growth, and where opportunities to explore, lead, and grow abound. With well-known
and stunning architecture and grounds, Dorset House and Lancing College also share a deep appreciation of the natural world and a shared commitment to caring for the
beautiful and historic spaces that we are fortunate to call home.
In joining Lancing College, Dorset House will complement Lancing’s existing prep schools: @lancingprep.hove and @lancingprep.worthing. - cementing the Lancing position as a leading senior school, with a trio of prep schools spreading along the coast from Brighton to Chichester and northwards into the South Downs.
Quote Martin Slumbers, Chair Lancing College:
I am delighted that the Lancing College family of schools will be joined by Dorset House.
Our shared values and commitment to the care, inspiration, and individual all-round development of young children from prep school through to young adults in senior school is inspiring. This partnership will offer a wider range of families across Sussex and beyond a new and exciting choice for their children’s education.
Mike Higham, Chair Dorset House:
This is a very exciting time for Dorset House as we join the Lancing College family of schools. This well considered partnership will enable further growth and development for Dorset House ensuring the long-term success of the the school and maintain its place
as one of the outstanding prep schools in the country.
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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Yr6 being put through their paces with some challenging problem solving tasks…
