Dorset House School
URN: 126109 • Pulborough RH20 1PB
Overview
- Name
- Dorset House School
- URN
- 126109
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 41.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Matthew Thomas (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01798831456
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- The Manor, Pulborough RH20 1PB
Summary
Dorset House School, located in Pulborough, West Sussex, is an independent mixed prep school with a current enrolment of 126 pupils, offering a nurturing environment aimed at fostering confidence and independence. The school is part of the Lancing College family and emphasizes a high challenge/low threat atmosphere, allowing children to thrive academically and socially.
The curriculum at Dorset House is designed to engage and inspire students, with a strong focus on the arts, including music and drama. The school promotes a holistic education, encouraging pupils to develop not only academically but also as well-rounded individuals capable of holding positions of responsibility in the future.
Dorset House also offers optional flexi and weekly boarding, which helps to cultivate independence among its students. The school prides itself on its close-knit community, where staff are dedicated to understanding each child's unique needs and achievements, fostering strong links between home and school. Parents often highlight the warmth and supportive nature of the school environment.
The curriculum at Dorset House is designed to engage and inspire students, with a strong focus on the arts, including music and drama. The school promotes a holistic education, encouraging pupils to develop not only academically but also as well-rounded individuals capable of holding positions of responsibility in the future.
Dorset House also offers optional flexi and weekly boarding, which helps to cultivate independence among its students. The school prides itself on its close-knit community, where staff are dedicated to understanding each child's unique needs and achievements, fostering strong links between home and school. Parents often highlight the warmth and supportive nature of the school environment.
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Nearby alternatives
- Arundale School (45.2)
- Focus School - Pulborough Campus (45.2)
- St Joseph's Dominican School (45.2)
- Windlesham House School (41.1)
- Lodge Hill Residential Centre (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- West Sussex
- Age range
- 4 - 13
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 180
- Pupils
- 126
- Boys
- 65
- Girls
- 61
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1919-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 126 | 65 | 61 | 180 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 133 | 69 | 64 | 180 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 137 | 79 | 58 | 180 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 137 | 79 | 58 | 180 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 146 | 83 | 63 | 180 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 149 | 88 | 61 | 180 | 0.00 |
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