Deans Grove House, Deans Grove, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7AF
10 simple reasons to choose Dumpton School
Independent prep school and nursery in Deans Grove, Wimborne.
For pupils aged 2 to 13 years.
Mixed school (about 60% boys).
Day school.
Religious character; Church of England.
Non-selective intake.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
Standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school.
Dumpton School fees range from £3,160 (Rec) to £5,650 per term (2020/21).
10 better reasons to choose Dumpton School
Schoolsmith Score®; 83.
One of the best independent prep schools in Wimborne and one of the 10 best primary schools for 10 miles.
On average, 18 pupils per class and 9.3 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Destination schools for Dumpton School pupils are one of 20 independent schools. The most popular schools are Canford (30-40% of leavers), Bryanston (20%), Bournemouth Collegiate (15%), and Clayesmore (10-15%). 25% of pupils win awards and scholarships.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French, Latin. There are a small number of academic clubs.
Specialist teachers for sport, music and languages throughout, for art, DT, drama, and computing from Year 3, and for all subjects from Year 4.
The Dumpton Extra-Curricular Award promotes participation in outdoor pursuits, community and environmental service and hobbies. School participates in the Eco Schools programme and has Green Flag Status.
School offers over 15 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. In recent years the school has enjoyed national success in hockey, netball, sailing, swimming.
Art and music are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Over half the pupils learn a musical instrument (from Year 3). 3 choirs, orchestra and one or two instrument ensembles. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Out of school hours care from 8.00am to 5.45pm. Minibus service.
Find another school near Dumpton School
Independent Prep Schools
Castle Court Preparatory School (4.4 miles); Yarrells Preparatory School (8.3 miles); Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School (8.4 miles).
State Primary Schools
St Katharine's Church of England Primary School, Southbourne (12.2 miles); Hyde Church of England Primary School (14.5 miles); Broad Chalke Church of England Primary School (18.5 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Canford School (2.8 miles); Ringwood Waldorf School, Upper School (9.3 miles); Talbot Heath School (9.8 miles).
State Senior Schools
Allenbourn Middle School (1 mile); Parkstone Grammar School (4.8 miles); Poole Grammar School (5.4 miles).