Sherborne School

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

Sherborne, DT93AP Age 13-18 Boys 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
Abbey Road
Sherborne, DT93AP

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
113918
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Independent
Address
Abbey Road, Sherborne, DT9 3AP
Age range
13-18
Gender
Boys
Religious character
Christian
School status
Open
Capacity
600 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
584
Special Educational Needs
0.2% (1 pupils)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

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Class Size Information

Average Class Size
48 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
97
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
584 pupils
13-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematics (Further) (GCE A level)
(13 students)
D&T Product Design (GCE A level)
(14 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
(16 students)
French (GCE A level)
(9 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
(27 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Curiosity Kindness Creativity Diversity, Equality & Inclusion

Sherborne Boys has a Christian foundation that grounds the community in compassion, courage, integrity and generosity. The Christian ethos shapes daily life, with boys encouraged to connect with their spirituality; formal and informal worship exists as the core of practice, including weekly Prayers and Sunday services as well as Abbey Eucharists and Joint school services, and a strong choral tradition.

Head Teacher's Message

Headmaster Simon Heard welcomes visitors and describes Sherborne Boys as delivering a transformative education that blends heritage with innovation, fostering character, academic excellence, and opportunities for personal growth.

Facilities

The Music School The Drama School Old School Room Big School Room Macnaghten Library The Upper (Rugby and Cricket pitches) Hughie Holmes astroturf Carey’s (Football and Rugby fields, astroturf, Tennis courts) Sherborne Sports Centre (including swimming pool) Fives Courts The Powell Theatre Sixth Form Centre Drama Studio Turing Science Laboratories Art School and The Oliver Holt Gallery Pottery Studio The Chapel Design Technology Rooms CCF Buildings The Hub cafe Newell Grange Campus (additional site used for joint socials) Campus Map

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available

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