Prior Park College vs Sherborne School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 48 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prior Park College
Bath · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
526 students
Sherborne School
Sherborne · Independent secondary · Ages 13–19
538 students
| Measure | Prior Park College Bath, South West | Sherborne School Sherborne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #299 of 402 | #365 of 402 |
| National rank | #2806 of 4,090 | #3585 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 13–19 |
| Students | 526 | 538 |
| Pupils on roll | 526 | 538 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 84.8% | 89.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.9 | 28.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 2.84 | 1.05 |
| A level points per entry | 39.2 | 38.2 |
| town | Bath | Sherborne |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.priorparkschools.com | www.sherborne.org |
The verdict
- •Prior Park College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.9 vs 19.5).
- •Sherborne School is the larger school with 538 students compared with 526.
- •Prior Park College is co-educational and Sherborne School is boys.
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 Prior Park College better than Sherborne School?
On the Success Index (England), Prior Park College ranks higher (32.9 vs 19.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Prior Park College and Sherborne School?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Bath and Sherborne in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Prior Park College: 526. Sherborne School: 538. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Prior Park College and Sherborne School rank in South West?
Prior Park College is 299th of 402 and Sherborne School is 365th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).