Located in Sherborne, Sherborne Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Sherborne Primary School currently has around 320 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 45.3% boys and 54.7% girls. Around 14.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Harbour Way, Sherborne, DT9 4AJ |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Pre-LGR 2019 Dorset |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Ian Bartle |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 113673 |
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 330 |
| Number of Pupils: | 320 |
| Number of Boys: | 145 |
| Number of Girls: | 175 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne Primary School Harbour Way , DT9 4AJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Primary School Harbour Way , DT9 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School Lenthay Road , DT9 6AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,321 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Lenthay Road , DT9 6AQ | - not rated | 2,321 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gryphon School Bristol Road , DT9 4EQ | 3out of 4 | 477 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gryphon School Bristol Road , DT9 4EQ | - not rated | 477 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's School Bristol Road , DT9 4EQ | - not rated | 477 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Digby's School Newland , DT9 3JG | - not rated | 594 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fosters School Tinneys Lane , DT9 3DZ | - not rated | 681 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne Learning Centre Simons Road , DT9 4DN | - not rated | 141 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harbour Vale School Simons Road , DT9 4DN | 3out of 4 | 143 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne International Newell Grange , DT9 4EZ | - not rated | 759 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newell House School Cornhill , DT9 3PL | - not rated | 876 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne School Abbey Road , DT9 3AP | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.