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A nurturing oasis where girls have the freedom to establish solid foundations in their learning while enjoying a plethora of extracurricular opportunities. For the confident to quieter girl, everyone gets carried along by the buzz.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 127 ·
- Religion
- Non-denom
- Fees
- £10,755 - £14,178 pa
- Local authority
- Portsmouth City Council
- Linked schools
Headteacher
Headmaster
Mr Paul Marshallsay
Since 2014, Paul Marshallay, previously deputy head for two years. Having graduated from St Luke’s College, Exeter with a BA Ed specialising in PE, he started his career at Victoria College, Jersey, moving to Burgoyne Middle School as head of PE.
Entrance
From rising 3 into pre-school (co-ed). Majority join in reception although places do crop up in other years. Informal assessment via taster day to check for suitability.
- Open days
- March (Prep School only), June and September
Exit
Almost all make the seamless transition to the senior school, helped by the ‘big sister programme’ and joint events (including careers events from year 5). ‘Why would you go anywhere else?’ is the common response from parents, and pupils are fully
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Teaching & learning
Mobile phone policy
A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.
Mobile phone policy
Provided by the school and not part of our review If pupils bring a mobile phone into school they must hand it into the reception desk and collect it again at the end of the school day.
Pupils
Money matters
- Fee information
- £10,755 - £14,178 pa
Our view
Described by pupils as a ‘Disney Castle’, Dovercourt has been home to the prep since 1927. Ask anyone and they comment on Thomas Ellis Owen – the distinctive Southsea architect who is responsible for the striking pale pink Victorian mansion complete
The last word
A nurturing oasis where girls have the freedom to establish solid foundations in their learning while enjoying a plethora of extracurricular opportunities. For the confident to quieter girl, everyone gets carried along by the buzz.
