Located in Sherborne, Sherborne School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 13 to 19. The school is a other independent school and operates as a boys school. It follows a selective admissions policy. It has a christian religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Sherborne School currently has around 573 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 100% boys and % girls. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

School Information

Address: Abbey Road, Sherborne, DT9 3AP
Website: www.sherborne.org
Telephone: 01935812249
School Type: Other independent school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Dorset
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Simon Heard
Religious character: Christian
Admissions policy: Selective
Unique reference: 113918

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Pupils

General

Age Range: 13 - 19
Gender: Boys
School Capacity: 600
Number of Pupils: 573
Number of Boys: 573
Number of Girls: 0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
Town average
0.14
Local authority average
-0.05
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
0%
Town average
10%
Local authority average
28%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
0%
Town average
11%
Local authority average
24%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
29.6
Town average
40.8
Local authority average
42.1
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
1.6
Town average
3.5
Local authority average
3.7
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Sherborne Primary School
Harbour Way , DT9 4AJ
- not rated 1,022 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Sherborne Primary School
Harbour Way , DT9 4AJ
3out of 4 1,022 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School
Lenthay Road , DT9 6AQ
3out of 4 1,366 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Sherborne Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Lenthay Road , DT9 6AQ
- not rated 1,366 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lord Digby's School
Newland , DT9 3JG
- not rated 451 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Fosters School
Tinneys Lane , DT9 3DZ
- not rated 767 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Gryphon School
Bristol Road , DT9 4EQ
3out of 4 1,434 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Gryphon School
Bristol Road , DT9 4EQ
- not rated 1,434 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
St Aldhelm's School
Bristol Road , DT9 4EQ
- not rated 1,434 yd Voluntary controlled school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Sherborne School
Abbey Road , DT9 3AP
- not rated 0 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Sherborne Preparatory School
39 Acreman Street , Sherborne DT9 3NY
- not rated 154 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
St Antony's Preparatory School
Westbury , DT9 3EW
- not rated 403 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Newell House School
Cornhill , DT9 3PL
- not rated 455 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Sherborne International
Newell Grange , DT9 4EZ
- not rated 524 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.