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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Over the past week, our Dorset House community has come together in remembrance.
From our service at St Nicholas Church in Arundel to our school assembly, where children placed poppies in a vase as a symbol of remembrance, there have been many thoughtful moments of reflection.
On Armistice Day, we joined Bury and St James’ C of E Schools at St John the Evangelist Church in Bury, alongside members of the Armed Forces and the local community.
We were reminded that peace is more than simply the absence of war. It is also about kindness, understanding and compassion.
Across the school, children marked Remembrance through poppy artwork, fundraising and wreath-making in Cooking Club with our Headmistress.
Our school orchestra and choir performed the National Anthem and We Will Remember, while a particularly special moment was hearing one of our own pupils play The Last Post.
We will remember..
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What a fantastic evening we had at our annual Bonfire Night on Friday!
There were brilliant entries for our Guy competition and a real buzz in the barn with loads of games, followed by hot dogs and mulled wine.
Families, friends and staff then made their way along the beautifully lit woodland path to the bonfire on the top pitch, where the Guys met their fiery fate. The evening ended with a magnificent fireworks display.
A much-loved Dorset House tradition and a lovely opportunity for our school community to come together. A big thank you to everyone who joined us and to our staff and Parents’ Association for all their hard work in making the evening so special! 💙
If you`re exploring Reception options for September 2027, or thinking about a change of school for your child between Reception and Year 8, we`d love to show you around Dorset House.
We`re a small, friendly school in Bury, between Pulborough and Arundel, with a lovely community of children, parents and staff.
We`re holding an Open Morning next Friday 13 November from 9–10.30am and everyone is welcome.
Come and have a look around with one of our Year 8 pupils, meet our Headmistress, Sarah Sutherland-Booth, and our teachers, and enjoy a coffee and some cake while you have a chat and ask any questions. There`s no pressure or commitment at all. Just come along, have a look and see what you think.
If you`d like to join us, simply register your interest via the link in our bio and our Head of Admissions, Jussie Yeats, will be in touch.
We`d love to meet you!
Join us for our next Discovery Morning on Saturday 26th September.
We are always delighted to welcome visitors. To arrange a personal tour with our Headmistress, Mrs Sarah Sutherland-Booth, please click here to complete an enquiry form or call 01798 831456.
