Address: Durweston, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 0PY
Website: www.bryanston.co.uk/prep-school
Founded: 1950,
Number of Pupils: 136
Ages: 3-13
Fees: This year’s fees can be found here: www.bryanston.co.uk/fees
Head Teacher: Simon Ridley
Religious Affiliation: Non-denominational
Entrance Procedure: Children may join at any point during the academic year if places are available. Academic non-selective.
Contact: Admissions Manager, Caroline Dickson
Email: [email protected]
School Visits: We welcome visitors for individual visits each week, alternatively we hold open mornings each term.
The Curriculum
This is based on the Knowledge, Enlightenment and Discovery (KED) programme. We believe how you learn is as important as what you learn and our teachers direct and guide, developing a pathway for each pupil based on their needs.
Games & the Arts
Sport is integral to school life, and our pupils take part in a varied programme of traditional team sports as well as riding at our equestrian centre, fitness and dance. Creative arts are at the foundation of the school with opportunities in music, drama, art and DT.
Pastoral Care
The well-being of our pupils is central to their ability to succeed in their learning and relationships. Pupils learn how to live together, to share, to be independent and to develop self-confidence and self-reliance, always secure in the knowledge that they are valued and cared for. This culture of support means that our pupils are confident, eager to try new things, polite and well-mannered. In fact, they are brimming with character!
Recent Scholarships
Bryanston, Leweston, Clayesmore, Sherborne, Wells Cathedral School, Milton Abbey
Head Teacher’s Philosophy
Our ethos is to understand truly how each child learns by giving them time, nurture and inspiration to find their passion and a love of learning. Our culture celebrates the individual spirit within each child and our job is to nurture, encourage and guide every pupil to realise their own abilities and passions.
Outstanding Characteristics
We believe that a school should inspire a love of learning while promoting social growth, emotional awareness, intellectual development and creativity. Our school is set in the beautiful Dorset countryside, and we make the most of it. Education should not be confined to a classroom and a desk. Our children are outdoors as much as possible, learning from and in nature.
