Sherborne Preparatory School

A other independent school school in Dorset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Sherborne Preparatory School.

Sherborne, DT93NY Age 3-14 Mixed intake
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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

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Contact Information

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Source: GIAS
Address
39 Acreman Street
Sherborne
Sherborne, DT93NY

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
113917
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Independent
Address
39 Acreman Street, Sherborne, Sherborne, DT9 3NY
Age range
3-14
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Capacity
280 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

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Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
208

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

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Class Size Information

Average Class Size
8 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
17
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
208 pupils
3-14

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Non nobis solum, not for ourselves alone, sits at the heart of life at Sherborne Prep."

Perseverance Generosity Kindness Independence Honesty Awareness

Sherborne Prep has a Christian foundation that grounds its culture in compassion, courage, integrity and generosity. Pupils connect with spirituality in diverse ways; formal worship is central, but individuals may navigate belief, and the school encourages reflection and service. The Christian ethos informs practices across the Sherborne Prep community, including its shared life with Sherborne Girls and across the Sherborne Schools Group; pupils take part in planning or leading services and the school emphasizes a strong choral tradition.

Head Teacher's Message

It is a unique privilege to lead Sherborne Prep as we form young people for a flourishing future. Please join us as, with our partner schools, we seek to be the difference in education, character formation, and society.

Facilities

Iconic Sherborne Abbey Twenty-acre Forest School 50-minute drive to the coast Historic market town Countryside setting

Curriculum Highlights

The Sherborne Prep Diploma The Prep’s six Core Skills A forward-thinking curriculum balancing core subjects with creativity, critical thinking and curiosity-driven learning AI/digital literacy integrated across curriculum

Admissions Criteria

We welcome applications across all year groups, from Nursery to Year 8, and we are also able to accept in-year applications, depending on availability.

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