Dorset House Prep School, West Sussex

WELCOME TO Dorset House School
PART OF THE LANCING COLLEGE FAMILY OF SCHOOLS

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.

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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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We're looking forward to welcoming visitors to our OPEN MORNING on Friday 6th February.
Come and meet our new Headmistress, Sarah Sutherland-Booth, take a tour with our Year 8 pupils and chat to staff.
Just call or email to book your visit.
We were thrilled to welcome ex-pupil, Beatrice back to Dorset House this afternoon as one of a group of six @lancing_college Music Scholars.
We enjoyed varied performances including pieces on the accordion and French horn. 
Thank you to Mr Mason for bringing these talented students. They have certainly inspired their audience!
Every Friday, we hold a Celebration Assembly and each week, certificates are awarded:
Special Mentions are given for anything from academic achievement to acts of kindness.
Sports Awards mark particular achievement in lessons or matches.
Congratulations to all our award winners.
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13.03.2026 9:30am

Our next Open Morning will be in March 2026...

...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…