Sherborne School for Girls vs Thornford CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 4.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sherborne School for Girls
Sherborne · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
456 students
Thornford CofE Primary School
Sherborne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
104 students
| Measure | Sherborne School for Girls Sherborne, South West | Thornford CofE Primary School Sherborne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #335 of 402 | #982 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3325 of 4,090 | #9064 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 456 | 104 |
| Pupils on roll | 456 | 104 |
| Free school meals | – | 7.7% |
| Capacity filled | 89.4% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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.sherborne.com | www.thornford.dorset.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Thornford CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.1 vs 23.0).
- •Sherborne School for Girls is the larger school with 456 students compared with 104.
- •Sherborne School for Girls is a independent school while Thornford CofE Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Sherborne School for Girls is girls and Thornford CofE Primary School is co-educational.
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 School for Girls better than Thornford CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Thornford CofE Primary School ranks higher (45.1 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 School for Girls and Thornford CofE Primary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Sherborne and Sherborne in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sherborne School for Girls: 456. Thornford CofE Primary School: 104. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sherborne School for Girls and Thornford CofE Primary School rank in South West?
Sherborne School for Girls is 335th of 402 and Thornford CofE Primary School is 982nd of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).