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Welcome to Sunninghill Prep School

Located at the heart of the county town of Dorchester, we are a passionate school educating and caring for children aged 6 months to 13 years old ensuring that all our pupils are both nurtured and challenged so they have the skills and ambition to be the very best version of themselves.

Have a look around our website and when you’re ready, come and visit us. Only when you meet our inspirational staff, fantastic pupils and experience our unique setting, will you have a real feel for what makes our school so special.

Head’s Welcome

A warm welcome to our special school

Our School

Find out more about our wonderful school

Relocating to Dorset?

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Sunninghill Prospectus

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Vision, Mission & Values

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Contact Us

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Independent Schools Inspectorate Report 2023

“Pupils demonstrate high levels of self-confidence, self-esteem, self-awareness and perseverance. Pupils' communication skills are excellent and applied confidently across the curriculum and beyond.”

Independent Schools InspectorateMarch 2023

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Our next School Open Morning is Friday 3rd October 2025

9:30am – 12:00pm

We welcome pupils from 6 months to 13 years

Small class sizes
Excellent facilities
Individualised programmes of study
Broad range of extra-curricular activities

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Book your individual tour of Sunninghill

If you cannot attend one of our Open Mornings, we would still love you to visit!

You can book your place on a bespoke school tour where you will meet our Head, teachers and pupils.