The Prep is an independent co-educational day and boarding school for children aged 3 - 13 years.

Founded in 1885, the School is set in twelve acres of attractive grounds and gardens in the historic town of Sherborne which is well-served by road and rail links. The School has a long and distinguished history as a leading preparatory school in the south-west, and an enviable academic reputation as a feeder to many of England's leading public schools. Sherborne Preparatory School enjoys a close association with its two neighbours, Sherborne School and Sherborne School for Girls.

'Well gounded, well rounded, enthusiasm unbounded'

Aims of the School 

• To foster the best possible work ethic in each child by encouraging passion, curiosity, initiative and a joy of learning
• To help children to discover and develop their own personalities and talents
• To ensure that children are well grounded and develop a social and cultural awareness which enables them to understand their place and their responsibilities in the wider world
• To welcome parents into a partnership which embraces trust, understanding, a shared vision and mutual support
• To encourage children to see their education as a staging post to life long learning, discovery and achievement

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