Is Sherborne School a boys school?

Yes — Sherborne School is a boys school.

How many pupils does Sherborne School have?

Sherborne School has 573 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Sherborne School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Sherborne School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 14.9 in 2025/26.

Where is Sherborne School?

Sherborne School is located at Abbey Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3AP.

Sherborne School

Abbey Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3AP

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

14.9

Attainment 8

13–19

Ages

573

Pupils

Boys

Gender

Other independent school

Type

About Sherborne School

Sherborne School is an independent school in Sherborne, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 13–19. It has 573 pupils on roll and admits boys pupils only. The school has a Christian religious character. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 14.9 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

School Information

Local Authority: Dorset →
School Type: Other independent school
Age Range: Ages 13–19
Gender: Boys
Pupils / Capacity: 573 / 600 (96%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Christian
Admissions Policy: Selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

Free school meals

0.2%

SEN support

51.0%

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)

B-

A-level average grade

66 students

21.2%

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: Abbey Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3AP
Phone: 01935812249
Headteacher: Simon Heard
Website: www.sherborne.org

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Sherborne School?: Sherborne School is an independent school in Sherborne, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 13–19.
Is Sherborne School a boys school?: Yes — Sherborne School is a boys school.
How many pupils does Sherborne School have?: Sherborne School has 573 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Sherborne School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Sherborne School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 14.9 in 2025/26.
Where is Sherborne School?: Sherborne School is located at Abbey Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3AP.

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