How many pupils does Sherborne Primary School have?

Sherborne Primary School has 319 pupils enrolled.

Who is the headteacher of Sherborne Primary School?

The headteacher of Sherborne Primary School is Felicity Griffiths.

What type of school is Sherborne Primary School?

Sherborne Primary School is a Academy converter with a Primary phase of education.

Which local authority is Sherborne Primary School in?

Sherborne Primary School is in the Dorset local authority area.

Academy converter Primary Open

Sherborne Primary School

Harbour Way, Dorset, DT9 4AJ

Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 14 October 2021). Last inspected 6 January 2026.

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319

Pupils

21.0%

Free school meals

1 June 2017

Opened

About this school

Sherborne Primary School is an Academy converter serving primary age pupils, located in Dorset, Dorset. The school has 319 pupils enrolled. Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 14 October 2021). Last inspected 6 January 2026. The Headteacher is Felicity Griffiths. The school is administered by Dorset local authority. It belongs to SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST. It opened in 1 June 2017.

School details

Headteacher: Felicity Griffiths
Trust: SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST
Local authority: Dorset
Gender: Mixed
URN: 144417

Contact

01935812619 office@sherbornepri.dorset.sch.uk Visit website Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at Sherborne Primary 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.

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

47%

Meeting the expected standard · 2024-25

Reaching the higher standard · 2024-25

The expected standard means pupils reached the level the Department for Education expects in reading, writing and maths combined by the end of primary school.
The higher standard means pupils achieved a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing.

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