Sunninghill Preparatory School
Sunninghill Preparatory School is an independent school in Dorchester for pupils aged 0 to 13. It has 167 pupils on roll.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 0-13 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | South Court Dorchester DT1 1EB |
| Reference Number | 113927 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 167 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.29%
Girls: 43.71% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
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In 2025–26, 15.6% of pupils at Sunninghill Preparatory School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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How many pupils does Sunninghill Preparatory School have?
Sunninghill Preparatory School has 167 pupils on roll.
What age range does Sunninghill Preparatory School cover?
Sunninghill Preparatory School for pupils aged 0 to 13.
Where is Sunninghill Preparatory School?
Sunninghill Preparatory School is at South Court, Dorchester, DT1 1EB.
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