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