Sherborne Preparatory School vs Sherborne Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 982 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sherborne Preparatory School
Sherborne · Independent all-through · Ages 3–14
204 students
Sherborne Primary School
Sherborne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
304 students
| Measure | Sherborne Preparatory School Sherborne, South West | Sherborne Primary School Sherborne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1308 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #11867 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–14 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 204 | 304 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 304 |
| Free school meals | – | 18.4% |
| Capacity filled | 72.9% | 92.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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.sherborneprep.group/ | www.sherbornepri.dorset.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Sherborne Primary School is the larger school with 304 students compared with 204.
- •Sherborne Preparatory School is a independent school while Sherborne Primary School is a academy 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 Preparatory School better than Sherborne Primary 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 Preparatory School and Sherborne Primary School?
About 982 m in a straight line, between Sherborne and Sherborne in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sherborne Preparatory School: 204. Sherborne Primary School: 304. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sherborne Preparatory School and Sherborne Primary School rank in South West?
Sherborne Preparatory School is unranked and Sherborne Primary School is 1308th of 1,695 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).