Sunninghill Preparatory School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Dorchester, South West DT1 1EB · Dorset
About Sunninghill Preparatory School
Sunninghill Preparatory School is a independent all-through located in Dorchester, in the Dorset local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 0–13. In 2025 it enrolled 167 students. Fee-paying independent schools. Most do not publish Key Stage results in the government performance tables.
Sunninghill Preparatory School does not receive a Success Index (England) because the required data (Pupils on roll) is not published for it, or because its school type is not scored.
Other published figures: pupils on roll 167; capacity filled 83.5%.
There are 22 schools in Dorchester.
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Schools near Sunninghill Preparatory School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester
Dorchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
177 students · 482 m away
St Osmund's Church of England Middle School
Dorchester · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
714 students · 793 m away
Manor Park Church of England First School
Dorchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
396 students · 888 m away
Dorchester Middle School
Dorchester · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
527 students · 1.2 km away
The Thomas Hardye School
Dorchester · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
2,014 students · 1.5 km away
The Prince of Wales School
Dorchester · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
156 students · 1.8 km away
Damers First School
Dorchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–9
475 students · 2.1 km away
Dorset Studio School
Dorchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
332 students · 2.1 km away
St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster
Dorchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–9
148 students · 2.9 km away
Broadmayne First School and Nursery
Dorchester · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
139 students · 4.9 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sunninghill Preparatory School a good school?
Sunninghill Preparatory School is not scored because the data required for the Success Index (England) is not published for it. Use the profile's published facts and visit the school.
Where does Sunninghill Preparatory School rank in South West?
Sunninghill Preparatory School is not ranked: schools need a published Pupils on roll and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Sunninghill Preparatory School?
Sunninghill Preparatory School had 167 students in 2025.
Is Sunninghill Preparatory School a primary school or a secondary school?
Sunninghill Preparatory School is classified as a all-through covering Ages 0–13. It is a independent school.
What other schools are near Sunninghill Preparatory School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sunninghill Preparatory School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.