All Hallows School vs Sherborne Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South West, England, 28 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
All Hallows School
Shepton Mallet · Independent all-through · Ages 3–13
201 students
Sherborne Preparatory School
Sherborne · Independent all-through · Ages 3–14
204 students
| Measure | All Hallows School Shepton Mallet, South West | Sherborne Preparatory School Sherborne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–13 | Ages 3–14 |
| Students | 201 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 201 | 204 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 63.8% | 72.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Shepton Mallet | Sherborne |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.allhallowsschool.co.uk | www.sherborneprep.group/ |
The verdict
- •Sherborne Preparatory School is the larger school with 204 students compared with 201.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is All Hallows School better than Sherborne Preparatory School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are All Hallows School and Sherborne Preparatory School?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Shepton Mallet and Sherborne in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
All Hallows School: 201. Sherborne Preparatory School: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do All Hallows School and Sherborne Preparatory School rank in South West?
All Hallows School is unranked and Sherborne Preparatory School is unranked among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).