Independent school · Dorset
Sunninghill Preparatory School
- Ages 0–13
- Mixed
- £4,066–£7,194/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 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 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 | Mon 12 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 22 Mar 2027
Fees 2026/27
Per term, including VAT.
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Reception | £4,066.00 |
| Year 1 to Year 2 | £4,239.00 |
| Year 3 | £6,040.00 |
| Year 4 | £6,520.00 |
| Year 5 to Year 8 | £7,194.00 |
| Nursery 0–2 Years, Term Time (5 School Days), standard | £5,098.00 |
| Nursery 3–5 Years, Term Time (5 School Days), standard | £4,901.00 |
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
Visit on an Open Morning or private tour, complete a Registration Form and pay the registration fee. After a taster day, a place may be offered, secured with a deposit for Reception onwards.
Assessments
- Taster day
Offers bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Weymouth | Weymouth, Sea Life Centre, Morrisons Carpark | 07:20 |
Cost: £220 per term
Source: school transport page
About and location
- Ages
- 0–13
- Pupils
- 167
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Phone
- 01305262306
- Address
- South Court, South Walks Road, Dorchester, DT1 1EB
- Website
- sunninghillprep.co.uk
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.