How many pupils does Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School have?

Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School has 339 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

48% of pupils at Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School is part of SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST.

Where is Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School?

Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School is located at Lenthay Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6AQ.

Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School

Lenthay Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6AQ

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

48%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

339

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School

Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School is an academy converter in Sherborne, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 339 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 25.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Dorset →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 339 / 420 (81%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

25.3%

Free school meals

EAL

3.5%

SEN support

19.5%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

48%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

103

Avg reading score

101

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.8%

Overall absence

16.9%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

14.96

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.7 vs 2023/24

22.6

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.5 vs 2023/24

10.87

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

£47,394

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 10% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,749 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

1.5

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,006

Income per pupil

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Lenthay Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6AQ
Phone: 01935812318
Headteacher: Lisa Thompson
Website: http://www.sherborneabbey.dorset.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School?: Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School is an academy converter in Sherborne, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School have?: Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School has 339 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 48% of pupils at Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School is part of SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST.
Where is Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School?: Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School is located at Lenthay Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6AQ.

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