Description
Sunninghill Preparatory School is Independent Secondary school in Non-selective for kids aged 3 to 13 (Gender - 3 to 13 )
The beautiful house and grounds are located in the heart of Dorset’s county town, Dorchester. The innovative curriculum makes full use of the glorious location, just minutes away from the World Heritage Jurassic Coast, and Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy. They believe learning should be an adventure!Education here is child-centred – shaped by the development of each individual’s character by giving them the confidence to be creative, adventurous and to lead so they can learn and discover more, and with this their expanding capability to succeed in all they take on. In order to prepare them for the rest of their education journey these skills of creativity and leadership are vital as the world continues to evolve at pace. They are a strong community where every child is nurtured and cherished for who they are. They encourage the children here to be kind, honest, supportive of others and show compassion at all times.
Facilities
Nursery & Reception 2 years 9 months – 5 years
They aim to provide the highest quality care and education for our youngest children within a safe, happy and nurturing family environment. We offer fun and enjoyable learning experiences that build a life-long love of learning and enable the children to become confident and independent.At this early age they encourage the development of important social and emotional skills helping them to form friendships that will remain throughout their time at Sunninghill.
Junior Prep Form 1 – Form 4
In Junior Prep, they aim to build on the firm foundations of our Early Years. They strive to set a strong fire burning for the joy of learning that will last throughout their school lives and beyond. The small class sizes allow us to get to know each child and tailor the teaching and learning to meet their needs. At this early stage they are not eager to overly measure each child against what is perceived to be a national average. They prefer to set each child individual challenges and targets to enable them to meet their full potential.
Senior Prep Form 5 – Form 8
In Senor Prep we aim to inspire children to be high achievers, independent learners aware of their own strengths and weaknesses and the needs of others; self-motivated and with good personal organisation. Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTs) support daily objectives.With no more than twenty children in each year, they aim to focus on the needs of the individual. We have a strong track record of achieving outstanding academic results. This comes from diligent and inspiring work from the highest calibre of teachers sharing the joy of learning with pupils who have a thirst for learning. Strong parental support at home has a significant role to play.
Features
Things to note
Sports Facilities and Grounds
During the academic year, our sports facilities and grounds are available to hire from 6pm onwards during weekdays and also throughout the weekend and school holidays. These are available to hire by local individuals, clubs and societies.This includes the all-weather pitch which is set up and lined for either football or tennis (4 courts); the grassed rugby pitch which can also be used for football and the outdoor pool. The main lawn can also be used for Croquet or Bowls.They have a small grassed rugby pitch which is an ideal starting ground for younger players. This area can also be used for football training and matches.The main lawn in front of the house is also available for Croquet and Bowls. Facilities can be hired on an hourly basis.
Holiday Club
At Sunninghill they run regular Holiday Clubs during the October half term, Christmas, Easter and Summer Holidays. The holiday club is open to all Sunninghill children and, children from other schools from the age of 3 until 13.Holiday club runs from Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays) from 8.15am – 5.00pm. We offer a wide range of activities at the club, including daily childcare activities for younger children and sporting activities for older children. They take regular trips out to local, child suitable venues. The holiday club is run by experienced and qualified staff who are excellent at developing an environment that is fun, engaging and educational. The feedback we receive from parents and children is excellent and we know that your child will have a great time.
Extra Curricular
Please check the school website link for details.
10.38 miles
