How many pupils does Sherborne School have?

Sherborne School has 573 pupils enrolled.

Who is the headteacher of Sherborne School?

The headteacher of Sherborne School is Simon Heard.

What type of school is Sherborne School?

Sherborne School is a Other independent school with a Not applicable phase of education.

Which local authority is Sherborne School in?

Sherborne School is in the Dorset local authority area.

Other independent school Not applicable Open

Sherborne School

Abbey Road, Dorset, DT9 3AP

573

Pupils

1 January 1908

Opened

About this school

Sherborne School is an Other independent school serving not applicable age pupils, located in Dorset, Dorset. The school has 573 pupils enrolled. The Headteacher is Simon Heard. The school is administered by Dorset local authority. The school has boys-only admissions and a Christian religious character. It opened in 1 January 1908.

School details

Headteacher: Simon Heard
Local authority: Dorset
Gender: Boys
Religious character: Christian
URN: 113918

Contact

01935812249 enquiries@sherborne.org Visit website Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at Sherborne School are handled by the school or the local authority (Dorset). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

GCSE Performance (Key Stage 4)

28.5

Attainment 8 · 2024-25

Grade 5+ in English & maths · 2024-25

Grade 4+ in English & maths · 2024-25

1.05

EBacc average point score · 2024-25

Entering the EBacc · 2024-25

Attainment 8 is the school's average GCSE score across eight key subjects — higher is better.
Grade 5+ / 4+ in English & maths is the share of pupils achieving at least a strong pass (5) or a standard pass (4) in both subjects.
EBacc covers the English Baccalaureate subject mix: English, maths, sciences, a language, and history or geography.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →