The short version
86% capacity.
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–13
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 171
- Capacity
- 86%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Head
- Mr David Newberry (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
South Court, South Walks Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1EB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester
Primary · 482m away
Manor Park Church of England First School
Primary · 888m away
Dorchester Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 1.2km away
The Thomas Hardye School
Secondary · 1.5km away
The Prince of Wales School
Primary · 1.8km away
Damers First School
Primary · 2.1km away
Dorset Studio School
Secondary · 2.1km away
Penwithen School
Special school · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Sunninghill Preparatory School a selective school?
No. Sunninghill Preparatory School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Sunninghill Preparatory School?
Sunninghill Preparatory School currently has 171 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sunninghill Preparatory School take?
Sunninghill Preparatory School caters for pupils aged 2 to 13.
Where is Sunninghill Preparatory School?
Sunninghill Preparatory School is in Dorchester, DT1 1EB, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sunninghill Preparatory School have a sixth form?
No, Sunninghill Preparatory School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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