Bryanston Prep
School summary
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.
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Inspection reports
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.
Head · Dominic Floyd
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.
School life & ethos
- 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
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £11,112 - £20,355
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £27,360 - £34,395
Schools nearby
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Blandford Forum, South West
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Milton Abbey School
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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
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.