Buckholme Towers School and Nursery, an independent preparatory school in Lower Parkstone, is set to open its doors to the public on Saturday October 18.

From 10am to 12pm, families will have the opportunity to have a guided tour of the school, which is in its 75th year, and to meet the headmaster and teaching staff.

Iain Robertson, headteacher at Buckholme Towers School and Nursery, said: “Our open morning is an opportunity to see the school in a less formal setting. Our friendly and knowledgeable prefects and staff will be on hand to show people round, while doing their best to answer any queries.

“Local parents who wish to find out more about the school and discuss the opportunities available at Buckholme Towers are welcome to attend.”

Based on Commercial Road, in Poole, the school is currently offering a limited number of scholarships to internal and external candidates at entry to Years 3, 4 and 5. The school is renowned for its small class sizes and excellent examination results to grammar and secondary schools in the area.

Buckholme Towers School and Nursery provides education for children from two years and nine months up to 12 years old. For more information please call the school on 01202 742871 or visit www.buckholmetowers.co.uk