Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School vs Sherborne School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.3 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 School
Sherborne · Independent secondary · Ages 13–19
538 students
| Measure | Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School Sherborne, South West | Sherborne School Sherborne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1287 of 1,695 | #365 of 402 |
| National rank | #11704 of 15,697 | #3585 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 13–19 |
| Students | 336 | 538 |
| Pupils on roll | 336 | 538 |
| Free school meals | 25.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 89.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 28.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.05 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.2 |
| town | Sherborne | Sherborne |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.sherborneabbey.dorset.sch.uk/ | www.sherborne.org |
The verdict
- •Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.7 vs 19.5).
- •Sherborne School is the larger school with 538 students compared with 336.
- •Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Sherborne School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School 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 Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School better than Sherborne School?
On the Success Index (England), Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School ranks higher (32.7 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 Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School and Sherborne School?
About 1.3 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 School: 538. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School and Sherborne School rank in South West?
Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School is 1287th of 1,695 and Sherborne School is 365th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).