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Sunninghill Preparatory School

South Court, South Walks Road, DT1 1EB

Independent school for ages 2–13 in South Walks Road. Mixed intake.

Sunninghill Preparatory School is a non-selective independent prep school in Dorchester, Dorset. It teaches boys and girls from age 2 to 13 and has nursery classes.

Its ISI inspection in February 2026 found standards and safeguarding standards met.

The school says its approach is to nurture and challenge pupils so they develop skills and ambition; inspectors also noted its values of courage, commitment, creativity and compassion, known as the 4Cs.

Ages 2–13 · All-through
171 pupils · On roll
Independent school · Mixed

Open days and visits at Sunninghill Preparatory School

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Primary applications close on 15 January 2027; secondary applications close on 31 October 2026. Sign in and create a planner to keep the deadline and school visits together. See Dorset’s deadlines and how to apply →