Sherborne Primary School vs Sherborne School for Girls
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 Primary School
Sherborne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
304 students
Sherborne School for Girls
Sherborne · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
456 students
| Measure | Sherborne Primary School Sherborne, South West | Sherborne School for Girls Sherborne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1308 of 1,695 | #335 of 402 |
| National rank | #11867 of 15,697 | #3325 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 304 | 456 |
| Pupils on roll | 304 | 456 |
| Free school meals | 18.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 92.1% | 89.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| 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.sherbornepri.dorset.sch.uk | www.sherborne.com |
The verdict
- •Sherborne Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.8 vs 23.0).
- •Sherborne School for Girls is the larger school with 456 students compared with 304.
- •Sherborne Primary School is a academy school while Sherborne School for Girls is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Sherborne Primary 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 Primary School better than Sherborne School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), Sherborne Primary School ranks higher (31.8 vs 23.0 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 Primary School and Sherborne School for Girls?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Sherborne and Sherborne in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sherborne Primary School: 304. Sherborne School for Girls: 456. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sherborne Primary School and Sherborne School for Girls rank in South West?
Sherborne Primary School is 1308th of 1,695 and Sherborne School for Girls is 335th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).