Sherborne Preparatory School vs The Gryphon 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 Preparatory School
Sherborne · Independent all-through · Ages 3–14
204 students
The Gryphon School
Sherborne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,569 students
| Measure | Sherborne Preparatory School Sherborne, South West | The Gryphon School Sherborne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #142 of 402 |
| National rank | – | #1544 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–14 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 204 | 1,569 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 1,569 |
| Free school meals | – | 21.8% |
| Capacity filled | 72.9% | 104.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 44.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 66.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.13 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.1 |
| town | Sherborne | Sherborne |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.sherborneprep.group/ | www.Gryphon.dorset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Gryphon School is the larger school with 1,569 students compared with 204.
- •Sherborne Preparatory School is a independent school while The Gryphon 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 The Gryphon 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 The Gryphon School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Sherborne and Sherborne in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sherborne Preparatory School: 204. The Gryphon School: 1,569. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sherborne Preparatory School and The Gryphon School rank in South West?
Sherborne Preparatory School is unranked and The Gryphon School is 142nd of 402 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).