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Sunninghill Preparatory School
Independent school · Dorset
| Address | South Court, South Walks Road, Dorchester, DT1 1EB |
|---|---|
| Ages | 0–13 |
| Pupils | 167 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Phone | 01305262306 |
| Website | http://www.sunninghillprep.co.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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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
Half terms given as holiday dates only; halves end the last weekday before and restart the first weekday after.
Fees 2026-27
Fees 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 |
Prep fee table found in the admissions file (fees page); fees include meals and all applicable taxes. The page contradicts itself on one-off fees: text says a £75 registration fee and £500 deposit, while the table lists a £100 registration fee and £700 acceptance deposit, so neither is recorded. Nursery registration £75 and deposit £100. Visa compliance fee £630.
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.
- 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
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.