Sherborne School vs The Gryphon School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sherborne School
Sherborne · Independent secondary · Ages 13–19
538 students
The Gryphon School
Sherborne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,569 students
| Measure | Sherborne School Sherborne, South West | The Gryphon School Sherborne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #365 of 402 | #142 of 402 |
| National rank | #3585 of 4,090 | #1544 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 13–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 538 | 1,569 |
| Pupils on roll | 538 | 1,569 |
| Free school meals | – | 21.8% |
| Capacity filled | 89.7% | 104.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 28.5 | 46.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 44.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 66.2% |
| EBacc average points | 1.05 | 4.13 |
| A level points per entry | 38.2 | 35.1 |
| town | Sherborne | Sherborne |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.sherborne.org | www.Gryphon.dorset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Gryphon School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.0 vs 19.5).
- •The Gryphon School is the larger school with 1,569 students compared with 538.
- •Sherborne School is a independent school while The Gryphon School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Sherborne School is boys and The Gryphon 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 better than The Gryphon School?
On the Success Index (England), The Gryphon School ranks higher (59.0 vs 19.5 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 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 School: 538. The Gryphon School: 1,569. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sherborne School and The Gryphon School rank in South West?
Sherborne School is 365th of 402 and The Gryphon School is 142nd of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).