Best Boarding Schools in Sherborne
4 boarding schools found
Key Facts
- In Sherborne, 4 boarding schools (18.2% of 22) provide residential education, accounting for a significant proportion of schools in the area, well above the national average of 1.2%.
- The 4 boarding schools in Sherborne cater to 1,813 pupils, with 0.0% eligible for free school meals, compared to the national average of 23.8%, indicating a different demographic profile.
- A total of 37.1% of pupils in these schools have special educational needs, and they achieve an Attainment 8 score of 38.68, with 0.0% achieving grade 5+ in English & maths.
Leweston School
Sherborne, DT9 6EN
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19
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Pupils576
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Sherborne Preparatory School
Sherborne, DT9 3NY
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–14
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Pupils198
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are 22 boarding schools in Sherborne, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Sherborne | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 53% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.06 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 38.7 | 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.