Sherborne Primary School

About Sherborne Primary School

Sherborne Primary School is an academy converter in Sherborne, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 319 pupils on roll. It is part of SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 18.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.9% 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

319 / 330 (97%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — 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

Harbour Way, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4AJ

Phone

01935812619

Headteacher

Felicity Griffiths

Website

http://www.sherbornepri.dorset.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Sherborne Primary School?

Sherborne Primary School is an academy converter in Sherborne, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Sherborne Primary School have?

Sherborne Primary School has 319 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Sherborne Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

47% of pupils at Sherborne Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Sherborne Primary School part of an academy trust?

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

Where is Sherborne Primary School?

Sherborne Primary School is located at Harbour Way, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4AJ.