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Sherborne Girls has a Christian foundation that grounds the community in Christian values such as compassion, courage, integrity and generosity; the community is open to all and encourages spiritual exploration through weekly prayers, Abbey Eucharists, joint school services, and a chaplaincy.
I can’t think of a greater privilege than leading this extraordinary school as it forms young people for a flourishing future. Please join us as we seek to be the difference in education, character formation, and society.
11+ entry involves Boarding Taster & Assessments, online assessments Part 1 Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, English and Mathematics; Part 2 with problem solving and creative writing, and an interview. Scholarships may be considered as part of the entrance assessments. 13+ entry uses ATOM online tests (Part 1 Verbal Reasoning/Non-Verbal Reasoning/English/Maths and Part 2 problem solving and creative writing) plus an interview; unconditional offers are made to those who meet entry requirements following the Assessment Day in December; deposits are required to secure a place and are refundable before 1 January; after that date deposits are non-refundable. 16+ entry uses Sixth Form assessments; deposits are required and a house allocation is made based on various factors including interviews and references. Common Entrance results are used for setting purposes only after an unconditional offer following the December Assessment Day.
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