Best Faith Schools in Sherborne
10 faith schools found
Key Facts
- In Sherborne, 10 faith schools (45.5% of 22) operate, which is significantly higher than the national average of 13.4%.
- Faith schools in Sherborne have 3,949 pupils, with 11.2% eligible for free school meals, compared to the national average of 23.8%.
- Ofsted inspections show 100.0% of Sherborne's faith schools are Good or Outstanding, with a breakdown of 0 Outstanding, 3 Good, and 0 Inadequate out of 3 inspected.
- Pupils in Sherborne's faith schools achieve an Attainment 8 score of 43.30, a Progress 8 score of -0.06, and 22.8% achieve grade 5+ in English & maths, with a persistent absence rate of 22.3%.
Leweston School
Sherborne, DT9 6EN
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils576
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–
All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Sherborne, DT9 5NQ
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
Trent Young's CofE Primary School
Sherborne, DT9 4SW
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected81%
Absence5.1%
Pupils145
P/T Ratio20.0
TC
Thornford CofE Primary School
Sherborne, DT9 6QY
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected64%
Absence4.0%
Pupils99
P/T Ratio20.3
SA
Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School
Sherborne, DT9 6AQ
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected45%
Absence6.9%
Pupils339
P/T Ratio22.6
SM
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas
Ofsted
Good
Sherborne, DT9 6RH
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected58%
Absence4.1%
Pupils89
P/T Ratio17.9
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 22 faith schools in Sherborne, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Sherborne | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 55% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.06 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 43.3 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 22% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 17.9:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,527 | £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.