Port Regis Preparatory School
URN: 113915 • Shaftesbury SP7 9QA
Overview
- Name
- Port Regis Preparatory School
- URN
- 113915
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 42.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Titus Mills (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01747857800
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Motcombe Park, Shaftesbury SP7 9QA
Summary
Port Regis Preparatory School, located in Shaftesbury, Dorset, is an independent co-educational institution founded in 1881. With a current enrolment of 317 pupils and a capacity of 446, the school offers a holistic education that balances academic rigor with personal development. The school is set within 150 acres of picturesque grounds, providing a conducive environment for learning and growth.
The ethos of Port Regis centres around nurturing not only intellectual capabilities but also moral and social values. The school promotes a joyful and unhurried childhood, ensuring that children engage in a variety of academic, sporting, and creative pursuits. Exceptional pastoral care is a key focus, fostering a supportive community where students feel a strong sense of belonging.
Port Regis also offers a vibrant boarding experience, preparing students for the transition to senior school and life beyond. The school values diversity and environmental responsibility, encouraging pupils to appreciate the natural world and develop a global perspective. Parents are invited to explore the school further through open mornings and visits.
The ethos of Port Regis centres around nurturing not only intellectual capabilities but also moral and social values. The school promotes a joyful and unhurried childhood, ensuring that children engage in a variety of academic, sporting, and creative pursuits. Exceptional pastoral care is a key focus, fostering a supportive community where students feel a strong sense of belonging.
Port Regis also offers a vibrant boarding experience, preparing students for the transition to senior school and life beyond. The school values diversity and environmental responsibility, encouraging pupils to appreciate the natural world and develop a global perspective. Parents are invited to explore the school further through open mornings and visits.
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- Staff Vacancies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- St Mary's School (50.0)
- Motcombe Grange School (45.2)
- Coombe House School (41.9)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 317 | 167 | 150 | 446 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 300 | 159 | 141 | 446 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 297 | 165 | 132 | 446 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 297 | 165 | 132 | 446 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 337 | 170 | 167 | 446 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 307 | 174 | 133 | 446 | 0.00 |
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