Sherborne Preparatory School vs Sherborne School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 578 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 School for Girls
Sherborne · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
456 students
| Measure | Sherborne Preparatory School Sherborne, South West | Sherborne School for Girls Sherborne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #335 of 402 |
| National rank | – | #3325 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–14 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 204 | 456 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 456 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 72.9% | 89.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 34.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.46 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.8 |
| town | Sherborne | Sherborne |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.sherborneprep.group/ | www.sherborne.com |
The verdict
- •Sherborne School for Girls is the larger school with 456 students compared with 204.
- •Sherborne Preparatory School is co-educational and Sherborne School for Girls is girls.
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 School for Girls?
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 School for Girls?
About 578 m in a straight line, between Sherborne and Sherborne in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sherborne Preparatory School: 204. Sherborne School for Girls: 456. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sherborne Preparatory School and Sherborne School for Girls rank in South West?
Sherborne Preparatory School is unranked and Sherborne School for Girls is 335th of 402 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).