Leweston, Sherbourne, Dorset DT9 6EN
10 simple reasons to choose Leweston Prep
Independent prep school and nursery in Sherbourne.
For pupils aged 2 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 70% girls).
Day and boarding school. Less than 5% of pupils board, 70% are full boarders and 30% are weekly or flexi boarders. Boarding starts from Year 4.
Religious character; Roman Catholic.
Non-selective intake.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
Junior division of Leweston School, an all-through school to age 18.
Fees range from £2,095 (Rec) to £4,073 per term (2021/22). Full boarding fees are £7,320 per term.
10 better reasons to choose Leweston Prep
Schoolsmith Score®; 81.
One of the best independent prep schools in Sherbourne and one of the 4 best primary schools for 7 miles.
On average, 12.8 pupils per class and 9.6 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
At the end of Year 6, most Prep School pupils go on to Leweston School, a school with a track record for academic achievement.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French, Spanish, Latin. There are a small number of academic clubs.
Specialist teachers for sport, music, languages, art and computing throughout, and for most subjects by Year 5.
School participates in both the Forest Schools (all year groups) and Eco Schools programmes.
School offers over 10 different sports. In recent years the school has enjoyed national success in shooting.
Art, music and drama are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Over half the pupils learn a musical instrument (from Year 3). Choir and some instrument ensembles. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Attractive buildings and setting. Facilities are among the top 20% of prep schools.
Find another school near Leweston Prep
Independent Prep Schools
Day: Sherborne Preparatory School (3.1 miles); Hazlegrove Preparatory School (12.1 miles). Boarding: Sherborne Preparatory School (3.1 miles); Hazlegrove Preparatory School (12.1 miles).
State Primary Schools
Thornford Church of England Primary School (5.1 miles); St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas (6.4 miles); Preston Church of England Primary School, Abbey Manor Park (10.4 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Day: Leweston School (0 miles); Sherborne School (3.3 miles); Sherborne School for Girls (3.4 miles). Boarding: Leweston School (0 miles); Sherborne School (3.3 miles); Sherborne School for Girls (3.4 miles).
State Senior Schools
The Gryphon School (4.2 miles); Sexey's School (16.7 miles); The Thomas Hardye School (17.1 miles).