Port Regis
School summary
Spanning the years from toddler to early teens, Port Regis is a small co-educational prep and pre-prep school set in Shaftesbury, Dorset. With around 317 pupils, it offers a close-knit setting where boarding sits alongside day places, and a Church of England character shapes its ethos. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded the school its top grade of 'excellent' for both education and pupils' personal development, with all compliance requirements met. Led by Headmaster Titus Mills, it aims to prepare children well for the next stage of senior school.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 11 November 2025
Teaching & academics
The ISI's 'excellent' judgement points to strong outcomes across the prep years, and the school caters for the full 11+ and 13+ transition that follows. A notable 18.3% of pupils receive some form of SEN support, suggesting a willingness to work with a broad range of learning needs within a small, attentive community.
Headmaster · Titus Mills
Beyond the classroom
As a boarding school for children up to age 13, Port Regis offers the kind of full residential life that extends learning beyond the classroom and into evenings and weekends. The ISI's top mark for personal development reflects an environment focused on developing well-rounded children.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 18.3%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £13,170 - £30,795
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £41,400
Mean-tested bursaries available
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Port Regis 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.