Leweston School vs Sherborne Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South West, England, 4.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leweston School
Sherborne · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
577 students
Sherborne Preparatory School
Sherborne · Independent all-through · Ages 3–14
204 students
| Measure | Leweston School Sherborne, South West | Sherborne Preparatory School Sherborne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #307 of 402 | – |
| National rank | #2938 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 3–14 |
| Students | 577 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 577 | 204 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 79.6% | 72.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.42 | – |
| A level points per entry | 36.8 | – |
| town | Sherborne | Sherborne |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.leweston.co.uk | www.sherborneprep.group/ |
The verdict
- •Leweston School is the larger school with 577 students compared with 204.
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 Leweston 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 Leweston School and Sherborne Preparatory School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Sherborne and Sherborne in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leweston School: 577. Sherborne Preparatory School: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leweston School and Sherborne Preparatory School rank in South West?
Leweston School is 307th of 402 and Sherborne Preparatory School is unranked among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).