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Port Regis

Independent school · Shaftesbury, SP7 9QA
  • Primary/prep
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 2-13
  • From £13,170 pa
  • 312 pupils
  • Boarding
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One of the UK’s few standalone boarding preps, Port Regis provides an outstanding education, blending the best of traditional prep schools with happy creativity and modern global thinking. It offers myriad (and fun) opportunities and facilities that outstrip many senior schools but most importantly it’s a joyful school that pupils love coming to and are hugely proud of – a place where children can be children for as long as possible.

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Overview & data

Pupil numbers
312 ·
Offers boarding
Yes ·
Religion
C of E
Fees
Day £13,170 - £30,795 pa; Boarding £41,400 pa
Local authority
Dorset
Area guides

Headteacher

Headmaster

Titus Mills

Since 2021, Titus Mills, previously head at Walhampton School. Educated at The Pilgrims’ School and Eton. Studied art history at the University of East Anglia, followed by a PGCE at Westminster College, Oxford. Taught in Tibet and Uganda and spent

Entrance

Pupils join throughout the nursery and pre-prep stages, after which years 3, 5 and 7 are the most popular entry points. Pre-prep is non-selective; no assessment required for progression to main school although the school monitors children with SEN to

Open days
Pre-prep: September, February, May; Prep: November, March, May

Exit

Most stay on till 13, progressing to 30 or so senior schools. Lots of preparation, including mock interviews and role play. Popular destinations include Bryanston, King’s Bruton, Canford, Charterhouse, Sherborne, Sherborne Girls, Marlborough, Eton,

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Learning support & SEN

0 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
18.3 %
Students with SEN support

Boarders

Boarding (age 7 onwards) is in the school’s DNA and unlike many preps these days boarding numbers are on the up, with around 100 children in school at weekends. Pupils in year 3 and 4 have ‘local’ boarding – two nights a week – included in their day

141
Total boarders
95
Full time boarders
46
Flexi boarders

Pupils

312
Number of pupils

Money matters

The school doesn't offer scholarships but mean-tested bursaries are available.

Fee information
Day £13,170 - £30,795 pa; Boarding £41,400 pa

Our view

With a roaring log fire in winter, a large hall worthy of a boutique hotel and eye-catching artwork by pupils, the school is warm and welcoming from the start. Located in 150 acres of sweeping Dorset parkland, yet only a couple of miles from the

The last word

One of the UK’s few standalone boarding preps, Port Regis provides an outstanding education, blending the best of traditional prep schools with happy creativity and modern global thinking. It offers myriad (and fun) opportunities and facilities that

Inspection reports

What the school says

Port Regis is a co-educational day and boarding school for children aged 2-13 which enjoys an enviable reputation as one of the leading prep schools in the country. Nestled in the north Dorset countryside, Port Regis provides an exceptional, care-free childhood built upon our core values of endeavour, creativity, courage, generosity and joy. We are proud to offer academic rigour, outstanding pastoral care and a breadth of excellence across sport, STEAM and the creative arts.

Contact the school

Address

Motcombe Park
Shaftesbury
Dorset
SP7 9QA
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Telephone: 01747 857800

Email: admissions@portregis.com

Website: https://www.portregis.com/

Local authority: Dorset

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School data & information Port Regis Motcombe Park, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9QA
312 Pupil numbers
164/148 Pupil numbers boy/girls split
141 Total boarders
95 Full time boarders
46 Flexi boarders

This is an independent school and therefore does not have Key Stage 2 SATs results. While some independent schools choose to sit SATs, they are not required to do so and the UK government does not collect or publish their results. Find out more.

Entry and exit data

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Recent leavers' destinations

SEN overview

Port Regis is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

The term ‘special needs’ should not be confused with ‘low ability’. Experience shows that learning difficulties can provide challenges for the brightest of children. Identification and appropriate support for such needs should take place as early as possible during a child’s time at Port Regis to avoid any loss of self-confidence and to ensure that the full potential of every child is reached.

Port Regis has a well-resourced specialist department of eight experienced and qualified teachers trained to teach children with dyslexia and other special needs. We are more than able to meet the requirements of all children with mild to moderate learning difficulties who can be catered for within the normal school curriculum and who do not require a specialist school. We also have specialist staff who can provide extra tuition in Mathematics, Science, French and other Modern Languages.

0 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 3%
18.3 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 14.1%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills Yes
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting Yes
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired
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