Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School
School summary
Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School takes children from their earliest years right through to the end of primary, offering a continuous journey from age two to eleven. With around 260 pupils, it is a small, close-knit independent school in Poole where families can expect staff to know each child well. The school holds a Christian character and was judged excellent by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, which also rated its provision for personal development as excellent. It is a day school, so there is no boarding option.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 11 March 2025
Teaching & academics
The ISI awarded the school its highest grade of excellent, a strong endorsement of the quality of teaching and pupil achievement across the prep years. Around 7 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting that additional needs are identified and catered for within a small-school setting. The compact roll allows close attention to individual progress as children move towards the 11+ stage.
Head · Mrs Karen Wyborn
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- Christian
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 6.92%
- EHC plans
- 1.92%
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £10,785 - £13,485
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Bournemouth Christian School
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The White House School
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A small, all-through prep with a top ISI rating and an equal focus on academics and personal development. Well suited to families wanting a settled, nurturing environment from the early years to age eleven.
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Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.