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Dorset House is proud to be one of the oldest prep schools in the country and we can trace our roots back to the 18th century ... . The school moved to its current site on the banks of the River Arun, in the heart of the South Downs National Park over 50 years ago and children can enjoy the wonderful setting with boarding and dining in The Manor whilst being taught in modern, purpose built classrooms. Alumni include comedian Harry Enfield; actor Ed Speleers (Eragon and Downton Abbey); Jockey Harry Bentley and F1 driver Jolyon Palmer. OUR HISTORY Under various names, Dorset House has been in existence since 1784, originally in Hertfordshire but for eighty years in Littlehampton. In 1964, the School, then in private ownership, closed there but during its last term, Bury Manor School charitable trust was set up by parents, old boys and friends of the School to purchase Bury Manor where Dorset House now resides. The trust still owns and runs the school via our Board of Governors. We are proud of the school’s long history and you will find the names of some of the ex-Headmasters in use as our four Houses are Wilkinson, Munro, Sims and Hutchinson and our Pre-Prep building is known as `Champs’ – named after Tony Champion (HM 1983 – 1988). Bury Manor has an extraordinary history. In 1066 the records show it was then owned by Countess Goda, sister of Edward the Confessor, but the Normans handed it over to the Monks of Fecamp, a Benedictine monastic order who farmed the Manor for centuries. The Great Barn was built in the 16th Century. It is interesting to note that in the past, Dorset House offered rowing, sailing and fishing. There was also the first Bury Scout Troop which involved both the children at DH and some local children from the village. Our new leadership programme echoes the activities enjoyed by children in this idyllic setting in the past. Visitors are always welcome by appointment. Please call 01798 831456 to arrange or email sobrien@dorsethouseschool.com read more