Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School vs Sherborne Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School
Sherborne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
336 students
Sherborne Preparatory School
Sherborne · Independent all-through · Ages 3–14
204 students
| Measure | Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School Sherborne, South West | Sherborne Preparatory School Sherborne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1287 of 1,695 | – |
| National rank | #11704 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–14 |
| Students | 336 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 336 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 25.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 72.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| 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 | Sherborne | Sherborne |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.sherborneabbey.dorset.sch.uk/ | www.sherborneprep.group/ |
The verdict
- •Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 336 students compared with 204.
- •Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Sherborne Preparatory School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary 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 Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School and Sherborne Preparatory School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Sherborne and Sherborne in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School: 336. Sherborne Preparatory School: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School and Sherborne Preparatory School rank in South West?
Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School is 1287th of 1,695 and Sherborne Preparatory School is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).