Port Regis
Shaftesbury, Dorset, South West · SP7 9QA
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.
317
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£30,795
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 2-13
- Pupils
- 317
- Location
- Shaftesbury, Dorset, South West
- Website
- https://www.portregis.com/
- Telephone
- 01747 857800
Headteacher
Headmaster Titus Mills
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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.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 18.3%
- EHC plans
- 0%
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.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- Yes
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £13,170 - £30,795
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £41,400
Mean-tested bursaries available
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 11 November 2025
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A small Dorset prep school with full boarding and top ISI marks, Port Regis suits families seeking an attentive, all-through start before senior school. Means-tested bursaries help widen access to its day and boarding places.
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Port Regis 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Port Regis located?
Port Regis is located at Motcombe Park, Shaftesbury, Shaftesbury, SP7 9QA.
What type of school is Port Regis?
Port Regis is an independent (fee-paying) school in South West.
How many pupils attend Port Regis?
Port Regis has approximately 317 pupils on roll.
What is Port Regis's inspection rating?
Port Regis is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 11 November 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.