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Private Schools in Dorset

Dorset provides access to some of the best British private schools along the South Coast. School Scout enables families to assess leading independent schools, from day education through to boarding traditions.

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Bournemouth Collegiate School

Bournemouth Collegiate School

Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 2DY

Fees from

£3,728 / term

Range £3,728 - £13,475 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 11–19 385 Day & Boarding
Bryanston School

Bryanston School

Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0PX

Fees from

£3,704 / term

Range £3,704 - £18,841 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–18 778 Day & Boarding

Castle Court School

Dorset, BH21 3RF

Fees from

£3,263 / term

Range £3,263 - £7,560 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–13 259 Day

Clayesmore School

Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8LL

Co-Ed 2–19 489 Day & Boarding

Dumpton School

Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7AF

Fees from

£4,230 / term

Range £4,230 - £7,562 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–13 339 Day

Hanford School

Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8HN

Fees from

£5,370 / term

Range £5,370 - £10,116 (inc. VAT)

Girls 7–13 69 Day & Boarding

Kings Bournemouth

Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6LD

Co-Ed 14–25 74 Day & Boarding

Leweston School

Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6EN

Fees from

£871 / term

Range £871 - £13,290 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–19 576 Day & Boarding
Milton Abbey School

Milton Abbey School

Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0BZ

Fees from

£11,026 / term

Range £11,026 - £0 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 13–19 220 Day & Boarding

Park School

Partner school

Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9BJ

Fees from

£3,450 / term

Range £3,450 - £4,980 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 0–11 349 Day
Port Regis Preparatory School

Port Regis Preparatory School

Partner school

Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9QA

Fees from

£4,390 / term

Range £4,390 - £13,800 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–13 317 Day & Boarding
Ringwood Waldorf School

Ringwood Waldorf School

Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2NN

Co-Ed 2–19 256 Day
Sherborne Girls' School

Sherborne Girls' School

Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3QN

Fees from

£11,490 / term

Range £11,490 - £17,880 (inc. VAT)

Girls 11–19 466 Day & Boarding

Sherborne Preparatory School

Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3NY

Fees from

£3,000 / term

Range £3,000 - £11,220 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–14 198 Day & Boarding
Sherborne School

Sherborne School

Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3AP

Fees from

£15,190 / term

Range £15,190 - £0 (inc. VAT)

Boys 13–19 573 Day & Boarding
St Martin's School, Bournemouth

St Martin's School, Bournemouth

Bournemouth, Dorset, BH3 7NA

Co-Ed 3–11 78 Day

Sunninghill Prep School

Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1EB

Fees from

£2,856 / term

Range £2,856 - £7,255 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–13 171 Day

Talbot Heath School

Bournemouth, Dorset, BH4 9NJ

Fees from

£3,492 / term

Range £3,492 - £13,949 (inc. VAT)

Girls 2–19 499 Day & Boarding
Yarrells School & Nursery

Yarrells School & Nursery

Poole, Dorset, BH16 5EU

Fees from

£3,816 / term

Range £3,816 - £6,269 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–11 258 Day

Luccombe Hub

Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0BD

Fees from

£17,200 / term

Range £17,200 - £18,000 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 8–18 29 Day

Frequently asked questions about private schools in Dorset

How many private schools are there in Dorset?
There are 23 independent schools across Dorset, including a mix of prep, senior and sixth form.
Are there boarding schools in Dorset?
Yes, independent schools across Dorset offer boarding options, including full, weekly and flexi boarding.

Families can compare boarding vs day schools to understand the differences.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/boarding-vs-day-schools
What age can children start private school in Dorset?
Most independent schools across Dorset accept pupils from age 3 or 4, with key entry points at 7+, 11+, 13+ and 16+.

See the UK private school admissions timeline to understand when to apply at each stage.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline
How do I apply to private schools in Dorset?
Applications typically begin 1-2 years in advance and involve registration, assessments and interviews.

Families can follow the UK private school admissions timeline to understand entry points, key dates and the overall process.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline

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