Port Regis is magic - an educational experience which is different yet still providing all the qualities of the traditional. Constant success in examinations, the arts and sport reflect the excellent and enthusiastic teaching. Outstanding facilities provide scope for staff and students to experience a wide range of activities. 15 different sports and 70 hobbies enable all to find a niche and develop potential.
Each child may select his or her own Tutor. Pastoral care, provided by an outstanding staff, most of whom are resident and which includes tutors, formteachers, houseparents, matrons and a counsellor, is of the highest quality. Exeats are flexible and parents enjoy easy access to their children.
Current facilities include a county-standard Sports Hall, fully-equipped gymnasium with climbing wall and a sunken trampoline; 25m indoor pool; astroturf all-weather pitch; 400-seat theatre and a ú1m science and technology building. All this, together with comfortable, modern boarding is situated in 150 acres of glorious Dorset parkland, one mile from Shaftesbury and surrounded by places of considerable significance for historical, geographical, musical and artistic expeditions.
Port Regis caters for the child who has excitement about life and who welcomes opportunities to excel in a wide range of activities. If talented in sport, a child could reach regional or national standard, and many do. If interest is limited, opportunities in other fields are provided. Drama, with two or more major productions each term with a full-time producer, offers further opportunity to show skill in teamwork and oracy. Music too is taught to a very high standard. Choirs, an orchestra and several instrumental ensembles introduce children to the magic of music-making. Experience Days enable children to explore fresh horizons or study in greater depth.
Port Regis prepares children for a wide range of Independent Secondary schools to satisfy parents' choice. Holiday expeditions are also organised and a full service is offered to parents resident abroad.
Port Regis is a centre of educational excellence visited frequently by Heads from around the world on their UK tours.
