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Sunninghill Preparatory School

Dorchester · Dorset · DT1 1EB. all-through · Other independent school · Independent · Ages 2 to 13. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.

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Where is Sunninghill Preparatory School?

Sunninghill Preparatory School is in Dorchester (DT1 1EB), Dorset. URN 113927.

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Leaders successfully promote the school’s values of courage, commitment, creativity and compassion, known as the ‘4Cs’, to help pupils develop their emotional wellbeing and make academic progress.

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Other schools in Dorchester

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Sunninghill Preparatory School
URN: 113927
Local authority: Dorset
Town: Dorchester
Postcode: DT1 1EB
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/113927/
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