Our Vision

Our aim is that Sunninghill will be an exceptional school, where everyone in the whole community feels valued and respected. All will develop self belief and tolerance in an environment where it will be acceptable to make mistakes.

At the same time everyone will know what is expected of them and will be accountable for their performance and behaviour. Meanwhile every individual will discover what they are good at and will be given the opportunity to excel. This develops self-confidence. At Sunninghill, success will be infectious.

Our Mission

Sunninghill Preparatory School will be the most sought after, stand-alone, co-educational Prep school in South Dorset; providing an outstanding, individualised and broad education in a stimulating learning environment to prepare all its pupils for a successful and fulfilling life. At the same time we will forge strong relationships as a school community to ensure we fulfil our primary mission.

Our Values

• Children come to us with a wide range of potential qualities and skills, not merely academic excellence.

• We strive to ensure that every child is happy, motivated and able to achieve to the best of their ability.

• We are preparing our pupils to be positive citizens of the world with sympathetic global perspectives and to actively contribute to helping others.

• Success at school is celebrated equally for academic achievement, acclaimed works of art, drama and musical performances, sporting prowess, good citizenship and friendship, and other expressions of endeavour.

• We encourage strong moral and spiritual beliefs based on Christian values.

• We foster a good work ethic, creative use of the imagination, an opting-in approach, a sense of fun and a positive attitude to life.

• Sunninghill has a social responsibility to be an inclusive rather than an exclusive Independent Preparatory School. It is proud of the broad social spectrum of pupils and their families. We believe in creating a vibrant, cohesive school community with a strong family ethos.