Fosters School is a secondary school in Sherborne, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Fosters School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Tinneys Lane, Sherborne, DT9 3DZ |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Pre-LGR 2019 Dorset |
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| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Selective |
| Unique reference: | 128786 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
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| Sherborne Primary School Harbour Way , DT9 4AJ | - not rated | 681 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Primary School Harbour Way , DT9 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School Lenthay Road , DT9 6AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,119 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Lenthay Road , DT9 6AQ | - not rated | 2,119 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fosters School Tinneys Lane , DT9 3DZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Digby's School Newland , DT9 3JG | - not rated | 425 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gryphon School Bristol Road , DT9 4EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,152 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gryphon School Bristol Road , DT9 4EQ | - not rated | 1,152 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's School Bristol Road , DT9 4EQ | - not rated | 1,152 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
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| Sherborne Learning Centre Simons Road , DT9 4DN | - not rated | 635 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harbour Vale School Simons Road , DT9 4DN | 3out of 4 | 636 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne School Abbey Road , DT9 3AP | - not rated | 767 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sherborne Preparatory School 39 Acreman Street , Sherborne DT9 3NY | - not rated | 900 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne International Newell Grange , DT9 4EZ | - not rated | 912 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.