Clayesmore Preparatory School

Top-notch academics paired with a family vibe make this rural Dorset prep a happy place to be. And with a senior school on the same site, it offers an excellent all-through option. Leaving the prep is not the end of the journey at Clayesmore. ‘Here there is no boiler room,’ says Jo Thomson, who currently heads both the prep and senior schools. With the stress of being drilled for exams to get into senior school eliminated, results come from nurturing the individual, and the school’s commitment to SEN is part and parcel of its inclusive holistic approach. The school sits in...

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Teacher in white top and blue shorts taking a swimming lesson

Boys in blue t-shirts and maroon aprons cooking

Pupils in wetsuits on inflatables in the water

Senior school destinations

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Scholarships for senior schools

Scholarships

Academic	3	Clayesmore School
Music	1	Clayesmore School
Drama	1	Clayesmore School
Sport	8	Clayesmore School
Art	4	Clayesmore School
DT	2	Clayesmore School
All Rounder	1	Clayesmore School

Fees and bursaries

Day fees per term

Nursery	-
Reception	-
Year 1	£2,675
Year 2	£2,675
Year 3	£4,498
Year 4	£4,845
Year 5	£5,750
Year 6	£5,750
Year 7	£5,750
Year 8	£5,750

Boarding fees per term

Nursery	-
Reception	-
Year 1	-
Year 2	-
Year 3	£8,708
Year 4	£8,708
Year 5	£8,708
Year 6	£8,708
Year 7	£8,708
Year 8	£8,708

Bursaries
Clayesmore offers means-tested bursarial support to students entering the school at any point, as well as to current students whose financial situations may have changed. These awards are assessed individually, are subject to a full financial history and are reviewed annually.

The school also offers a School Service Award to children of serving members of the Armed Forces, granting partial fee remission. For more information about both funds please see the school’s website, or contact the Director of Finance and Operations to request more information:

https://www.clayesmore.com/clayesmore-prep-school/admissions/scholarships-and-bursaries/

Director of Finance and Operations: Mrs A Hughes dfo@clayesmore.com

Bursary contact:
Director of Finance & Operations Mrs Nina Bailey Phinn
bursarpa@clayesmore.com

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Co-ordinator: Anna Coombes acoombes@clayesmore.com
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Clayesmore Preparatory School is
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Clayesmore School Blandford Forum

Essentials

Address
Iwerne Minster, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 8PH

Contact
admissions@clayesmore.com
01747 811707

Website
clayesmore.com

ISI Report

Fees

Term Dates

Open Days

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Whole School Open Morning
13 May 2023

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