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Dumpton School
Independent school · Dorset
| Address | Deans Grove House, Deans Grove, Wimborne, BH21 7AF |
|---|---|
| Ages | 2–13 |
| Pupils | 338 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Phone | 01202883818 |
| Website | http://www.dumpton.com |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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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
Half terms are given as holiday dates: October Thu 22-Fri 30 Oct (so Autumn 1 ends Wed 21 Oct), February 15-19 Feb, May 31 May-4 Jun. Early May bank holiday Mon 3 May. Summer holiday club 12-23 Jul.
Fees 2026-27
Fees 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
Nursery £10.00 per hour term time / £9.00 per hour holiday provision (VAT exempt). No compulsory extras. Sibling discounts 7.5% (second child) and 15% (third). Registration fee £120 (inc VAT) and £500 deposit are from the admissions page. School bus £6.00 per journey.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: 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
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.