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Purbeck View School

Swanage, Dorset, South West · BH19 1PR

With around 26 pupils, Purbeck View School is a notably small, independent school in Swanage, Dorset. Its intimate size means a close-knit community where children can be known individually rather than as faces in a crowd. The school is co-educational and offers boarding alongside day places, and it is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.

26

Pupils

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Overview & data

Gender
Mixed
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils
26
Location
Swanage, Dorset, South West

Teaching & academics

As a small independent school, Purbeck View is structured around teaching in modest-sized groups, which lends itself to close attention for each pupil.

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Ethos & heritage

Boarding
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A small, mixed independent school in Swanage offering both day and boarding places - one for families who value a close, personal setting.

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Purbeck View School 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is Purbeck View School located?

Purbeck View School is located at Swanage, BH19 1PR.

What type of school is Purbeck View School?

Purbeck View School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South West.

How many pupils attend Purbeck View School?

Purbeck View School has approximately 26 pupils on roll.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.