Schools in Sherborne, South West (2025)
14 schools · 4,768 students · 10 academy, 4 independent · median Pupils on roll 204.
Sherborne, in South West, has 14 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 4,768 students. By level there are 9 primary, 3 secondary, 2 all-through; by sector 10 academy, 4 independent.
The median Pupils on roll across Sherborne's schools is 204, below the South West median of 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
12 of the 14 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Trent Young's CofE Primary School (87.2, top 10% of primary schools nationally), followed by The Gryphon School (59.0, top 50% of secondary schools nationally), and Milborne Port Primary School (48.2, lower 50% of primary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of England for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are The Gryphon School (1,569 students), Leweston School (577 students), Sherborne School (538 students). 2 schools are single-sex.
Ranked schools in Sherborne
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.
- 187Trent Young's CofE Primary SchoolSherborne · Academy Primary95% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 143 students
- 259The Gryphon SchoolSherborne · Academy Secondary46.7 Attainment 8 · 1,569 students
- 348Milborne Port Primary SchoolSherborne · Academy Primary– · 169 students
- 446All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolSherborne · Academy Primary– · 130 students
- 545Thornford CofE Primary SchoolSherborne · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 104 students
- 633Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary SchoolSherborne · Academy Primary48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 336 students
- 732Sherborne Primary SchoolSherborne · Academy Primary47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 304 students
- 831Leweston SchoolSherborne · Independent All-through40.8 Attainment 8 · 577 students
- 927St Andrew's Church of England Primary SchoolSherborne · Academy Primary31% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 99 students
- 1026St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford AbbasSherborne · Academy Primary44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 90 students
- 1123Sherborne School for GirlsSherborne · Independent Secondary34.3 Attainment 8 · 456 students
- 1220Sherborne SchoolSherborne · Independent Secondary28.5 Attainment 8 · 538 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trent Young's CofE Primary School Sherborne · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 87.2 Top 10% | 95% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 143 |
| 2 | The Gryphon School Sherborne · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 59.0 Top 50% | 46.7 Attainment 8 | 1,569 |
| 3 | Milborne Port Primary School Sherborne · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 48.2 Lower 50% | – | 169 |
| 4 | All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Sherborne · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 46.3 Lower 50% | – | 130 |
| 5 | Thornford CofE Primary School Sherborne · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 45.1 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 104 |
| 6 | Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School Sherborne · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 32.7 Lower 50% | 48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 336 |
| 7 | Sherborne Primary School Sherborne · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 31.8 Lower 50% | 47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 304 |
| 8 | Leweston School Sherborne · All-through · Ages 2–19 | Independent | 30.5 Lower 50% | 40.8 Attainment 8 | 577 |
| 9 | St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Sherborne · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 26.8 Lower 50% | 31% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 99 |
| 10 | St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas Sherborne · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 25.9 Lower 50% | 44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90 |
| 11 | Sherborne School for Girls Sherborne · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Independent | 23.0 Lower 50% | 34.3 Attainment 8 | 456 |
| 12 | Sherborne School Sherborne · Secondary · Ages 13–19 | Independent | 19.5 Lower 50% | 28.5 Attainment 8 | 538 |
Other schools in Sherborne
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Sherborne side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Sherborne?
Trent Young's CofE Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Sherborne with a Success Index (England) of 87.2 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Sherborne?
Sherborne has 14 schools (9 primary, 3 secondary, 2 all-through) educating 4,768 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Sherborne?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Sherborne is 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.