Bryanston Prep
Durweston, Blandford Forum, Dorset, Dorset, South West · DT11 0PY
Set in Durweston near Blandford Forum, Bryanston Prep is a small Anglican independent school with around 148 pupils. Its modest roll lends a close, family feel, and boarding sits at the heart of school life alongside day places. Under Head Dominic Floyd, the school caters for both day pupils and a range of boarding options, from flexi and weekly to full boarding. Families weighing an 11+ move will find a setting designed to know each child well rather than to absorb them into a large institution.
148
Pupils
£20,355
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 148
- Location
- Durweston, Blandford Forum, Dorset, Dorset, South West
- Website
- https://www.bryanston.co.uk/
Headteacher
Head Dominic Floyd
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Teaching & academics
Inspected by the ISI, Bryanston Prep offers entry at 11+ and a breadth of scholarship routes that signal where the school places value. Academic awards sit alongside provision for music, drama, sport and all-rounders, suggesting that progress is recognised across more than just the classroom.
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Beyond the classroom
The scholarship list points to genuine strength beyond academics, with awards in sport, music, drama, performing arts and even riding. For sporty, musical or stage-minded children, there is clear scope to develop a particular talent.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- Anglican
- Boarding
- Yes
Mobile phone policy
Day pupils, Weekly Boarders and Flexi Boarders may not bring mobile phones to school. Full Boarders are strongly advised to keep a mobile phone in school to receive calls; these are kept safe by the Heads of Boarding during the week and children can use them during the day at the weekends and on specified evenings
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £11,112 - £20,355
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £27,360 - £34,395
Inspection reports
The last word
A small Dorset prep where boarding and a wide spread of scholarships shape daily life. Best suited to families wanting an intimate setting in which a child's individual strengths can be spotted and nurtured.
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Bryanston Prep 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Bryanston Prep located?
Bryanston Prep is located at Durweston, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0PY.
What type of school is Bryanston Prep?
Bryanston Prep is an independent (fee-paying) school in South West.
How many pupils attend Bryanston Prep?
Bryanston Prep has approximately 148 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.