Best Schools in Sherborne
22 schools in Sherborne
Key Facts
- There are 22 schools in Sherborne, with 100.0% of primary schools and 100.0% of secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding.
- Primary schools in Sherborne have 53.0% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, with 2,929 pupils across 12 primary schools.
- Sherborne's secondary school pupils achieve an Attainment 8 score of 48.10, compared to 46.10 nationally, with 46.4% achieving grade 5+ in English & maths, out of 1,555 pupils.
- Sherborne has a high proportion of faith schools, with 10 out of 22 schools being faith schools, and primary schools having a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.72, compared to 18.10 nationally.
Top Nurseries in Sherborne
9 nurseries in Sherborne
Top Primary Schools in Sherborne
12 primary schools in Sherborne
Leweston School
Sherborne, DT9 6EN
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils576
P/T Ratio–
Sherborne Preparatory School
Sherborne, DT9 3NY
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–14
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils198
P/T Ratio–
Sherborne School
Sherborne, DT9 3AP
Independent · Primary · Ages 13–19 · Boys
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils573
P/T Ratio–
Sherborne School for Girls
Sherborne, DT9 3QN
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils466
P/T Ratio–
Top Secondary Schools in Sherborne
1 secondary schools in Sherborne
Top Independent Schools in Sherborne
4 independent schools in Sherborne
Leweston School
Sherborne, DT9 6EN
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils576
P/T Ratio–
Sherborne Preparatory School
Sherborne, DT9 3NY
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–14
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils198
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
Sherborne has 22 schools, including 12 primary schools, 1 secondary schools, 9 nurseries, 4 independent schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Sherborne | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 53% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.06 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 43.3 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 22% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 18.6:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,275 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.