Independent school · Dorset
Dumpton School
- Ages 2–13
- Mixed
- £4,357–£7,789/term
- Term dates checked
Term dates
From the school's own calendar, checked 2026-10-16.
2026/27
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2026/27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Wed 21 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Fri 19 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 13 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 9 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Tue 1 Sep 2026, Wed 2 Sep 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027, Mon 12 Apr 2027
Fees 2026/27
Per term, including VAT.
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Prep School Years 3 to 8 (inc VAT) | £7,789.00 |
| Pre-Prep Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 (inc VAT) | £4,357.00 |
Registration fee: £120.00
Deposit: £500.00
Work out the total cost
An estimate from the school's published fee. Increases are a guess: schools usually raise fees each September. Extras such as lunches, trips and uniform are not included.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
- Nursery
- Pre-Prep
- Prep
Visit the school, then register with the Registration Form and £120 fee; some years have waiting lists so early registration is advised. A £500 deposit is paid on accepting an offer.
Offers bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
About and location
- Ages
- 2–13
- Pupils
- 338
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Phone
- 01202883818
- Address
- Deans Grove House, Deans Grove, Wimborne, BH21 7AF
- Website
- dumpton.com
School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Dates, fees, admissions and bus routes are from the school's own website. Report a correction.