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Sherborne Preparatory School

Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3NY

Sherborne Preparatory School

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School Information

The Good Schools Guide describes a “characterful Prep marching to the beat of its own drum” and “Difficult to capture in words – Sherborne Prep looks traditional but thinks outside the box”. You will find the children at The Prep, relaxed, happy and inspired. Its emphasis on independent learning and breadth of curriculum, offers a wide-ranging education that instils a hunger to learn.

General Information

Gender: Coeducational
Day/Boarding: Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding, Day
Age Range - Boys: Nursery, Pre Prep, Prep
Age Range - Girls: Nursery, Pre Prep, Prep
Size: 233
School Inspection Report: Latest Inspection Report
ISC Association: IAPS

Fees per term

Boarding (£): 6165 - 6450
Day (£): 1235 - 4505

Entry Requirements & Financial Assistance

Entry Requirements: Scholarship Exam, Interview, Report
Scholarships, Bursaries: Academic scholarships, Bursaries for new entrants, Art scholarships, Music scholarships, H M Forces discounts, Sport scholarships, All Rounder awards, Sibling discounts, Design scholarships, Hardship awards for existing pupils

Age Ranges & Pupil Numbers

  Boarding Day Sixth Form
  Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls
Age Range 7 - 13 7 - 12 3 - 13 3 - 13    
Pupil Numbers 19 9 131 74    

Subjects taught

Ancient History/Classical Civ, Art, Art and Design, Biology, Chemistry, Chinese, Computing/ICT, Dance, Design and Technology (DT), Drama/Theatre Studies, EFL/ESL, English Language, English Literature, French, General Studies, Geography, German, History, Latin, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Physics, PSE, Spanish

Facilities

All Weather Pitch, Art & Technology Centre, Astroturf, CDT Centre, IT Suite, Learning Support Unit, Library, Music Centre, Playing Fields on-site, Science laboratories, Sports Hall, Tennis Courts

Activities

Art, Ballet/Dance, Board games, Chess, Choir, Circus Club, Climbing, Community Service, Computing/IT, Cookery, Dancing, Debating/Public Speaking, Design/Technology, Drama/Theatre Studies, Gardening, Handicrafts, Mandarin, Model Car, Music with theory, Orchestra/Band, Orienteering, Riding, Spanish Club

Sports

Athletics, Climbing Wall, Cricket, Cross Country, Fencing, Fitness Training, Football, Golf, Hockey, Horse Riding, Martial Arts, Netball, Rounders, Rugby, Shooting, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis

Travel Information

Map: www.multimap.co.uk
Nearest Train Station: Less than 15 minutes
Nearest Airport: 60-120 minutes
Location: Rural, Urban

Miscellaneous Information

Religious Affiliation: Church of England
Dietary Catered For: Other, Vegetarians

Reference Numbers

ISC Reference Number: 77983
DfE Reference Number: 835 / 6026