This is a place where children can be children, with plenty of time to explore and play, whilst at the same time learn that education is both fun and exciting. We firmly believe that by creating the happy, vibrant atmosphere that epitomizes The Prep, rather than a hothouse atmosphere, we can bring out the best in every pupil and allow them to achieve beyond their expectations.
We are non-selective, we are proud of our academic reputation, with a 100% pass rate at Common Entrance and with over 38% of pupils going on to senior school with a scholarship or award. We focus on educating children of all ages, to make the most of their abilities so that your child will progress to senior school as a confident, independent child, with a joy of learning.
This is a great environment for children, and you only need to visit for a short time to notice the happiness and enthusiasm of the pupils in lessons and about The School. We would be delighted to meet you and show you our school and find out more about your child.
Setting your child on the right path academically, socially and morally, is at the heart of what we seek to achieve in our early year's education. Our staff is passionate about helping every child to succeed and grow in a happy and nurturing atmosphere. We know that a happy child who feels safe and confident in their environment will be more engaged and interested in their schoolwork and their hobbies. Our classes are small and our emphasis is on active hands-on learning.
From Nursery upwards, your child will enjoy a vibrant and broad curriculum, including languages, music, IT, sport, and swimming, all taught by subject specialists. Reading and writing are the cornerstones of education, and each individual is encouraged to work at their level and reach for the next step.
We are a non-selective school, as we don't believe in pigeon-holing children, but rather that our role is to encourage every child to embrace all the wonderful opportunities on offer and to discover and develop his or her talents and interests to the full. We are proud of our reputation in Dorset and throughout the South West as one of the leading independent schools, at the forefront of private education, and truly preparing your children for lifelong learning. The Prep has an excellent scholarship record on average, 40% of our Year 8 year-group will gain a scholarship award in one discipline or another, to a variety of fine senior schools.
Sherborne Preparatory School is a vibrant independent school that celebrates childhood through a broad and stimulating curriculum. Our children grow to question and reason, so that they are fully prepared to embrace opportunity and fulfill their potential as resilient and responsible members of the community.
We nurture happy, enthusiastic, and independent children, and wish to instill in all our pupils the six core values of the school: kindness, perseverance, awareness, generosity, honesty, and independence.
