How many pupils does Leweston School have?

Leweston School has 576 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Leweston School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Leweston School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 30.8 in 2025/26.

Where is Leweston School?

Leweston School is located at Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6EN.

Leweston School

Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6EN

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

30.8

Attainment 8

2–19

Ages

576

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Other independent school

Type

About Leweston School

Leweston School is an independent school in Sherborne, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 2–19. It has 576 pupils on roll. The school has a Catholic religious character. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 30.8 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

School Information

Local Authority: Dorset →
School Type: Other independent school
Age Range: Ages 2–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 576 / 725 (79%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Free school meals

0.7%

SEN support

31.6%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-level average grade

21 students

23.8%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Contact Details

Address: Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6EN
Phone: 01963210691
Head: John Paget-Tomlinson
Website: http://www.leweston.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Leweston School?: Leweston School is an independent school in Sherborne, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 2–19.
How many pupils does Leweston School have?: Leweston School has 576 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Leweston School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Leweston School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 30.8 in 2025/26.
Where is Leweston School?: Leweston School is located at Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6EN.

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