Independent school · Dorset
Port Regis Preparatory School
- Ages 2–13
- Mixed
- Boarding
- £4,215–£16,330/term
- Term dates checked
- School bus
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 | Tue 8 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Thu 7 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Fri 16 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Thu 1 Jul 2027 |
Exeats: Fri 25 Sep 2026 to Sun 27 Sep 2026, Fri 20 Nov 2026 to Sun 22 Nov 2026, Fri 22 Jan 2027 to Sun 24 Jan 2027, Fri 5 Mar 2027 to Sun 7 Mar 2027, Fri 30 Apr 2027 to Mon 3 May 2027, Fri 18 Jun 2027 to Sun 20 Jun 2027
Fees 2026/27
Per term, including VAT.
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Full Boarding A, F Form (Years 3–8) | £13,850.00 |
| Day pupil A, E Forms (Years 4–8) | £10,175.00 |
| Day pupil F Form (Year 3) | £8,015.00 |
| Pre-Prep (Reception, Year 2) | £4,215.00 |
| International Full Boarding A, F Form (Years 3–8) | £16,330.00 |
| International Day pupil A, E Form (Years 4–8) | £12,655.00 |
| International Day pupil F Form (Year 3) | £10,495.00 |
| International Pre-Prep | £6,695.00 |
| Lunch (compulsory) Prep A, F Forms | £500.00 |
| Lunch (compulsory) Pre-Prep | £350.00 |
Registration fee: £190.00
Deposit: £1,560.00
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
Complete the registration form to join the admissions list. Your child is invited to a taster day (with a boarding experience if relevant), during which they sit entry assessments testing innate ability; results are considered with their latest school report.
Assessments
- Entry assessments on taster day
- Most recent school report
Open events
- Whole School Open Morning: Fri 2 Oct 2026
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury route | Wilton, Dinton, Fovant, Ansty | |
| Bruton route | Redlynch, Mere, Gillingham | |
| Warminster route | Crockerton, East Knoyle |
Cost: £7.00 per journey (one way); ad hoc £12 per journey
Source: school transport page
About and location
- Ages
- 2–13
- Pupils
- 305
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Phone
- 01747857800
- Address
- Motcombe Park, Shaftesbury, SP7 9QA
- Website
- portregis.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.