Arbour House School
School summary
Arbour House School is a notably small independent school in Dorset, with just 29 pupils on roll. Its size places it firmly among the most intimate settings a family might consider, where individual attention is a natural consequence of the numbers rather than a marketing promise. The school is mixed, non-denominational and led by Head Ms Julie Perks. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
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Teaching & academics
Entry is available at age 11, including via an 11+ assessment. With such a small roll, teaching takes place in compact groups where pupils are likely to be well known to their teachers.
Head · Ms Julie Perks
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 0%
- EHC plans
- 100%
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A genuinely small, intimate independent school in Dorset for families who value close attention over scale.
That’s where Passmate comes in. Tutoring is the most effective thing in a child’s preparation - a well-tutored child can outperform the vast majority of their peers. Passmate works alongside your tutor, not instead of them: it learns how your child thinks, finds the gaps, and shows the tutor exactly where to spend each session - so the limited time you have lands on what actually decides a place.
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Arbour House School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.