Is Sherborne School for Girls a girls school?

Yes — Sherborne School for Girls is a girls school.

How many pupils does Sherborne School for Girls have?

Sherborne School for Girls has 466 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Sherborne School for Girls perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Sherborne School for Girls achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 28.7 in 2025/26.

Where is Sherborne School for Girls?

Sherborne School for Girls is located at Bradford Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3QN.

Sherborne School for Girls

Bradford Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3QN

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

28.7

Attainment 8

11–19

Ages

466

Pupils

Girls

Gender

Other independent school

Type

About Sherborne School for Girls

Sherborne School for Girls is an independent school in Sherborne, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 466 pupils on roll and admits girls pupils only. The school has a Church of England religious character. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 28.7 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

School Information

Local Authority: Dorset →
School Type: Other independent school
Age Range: Ages 11–19
Gender: Girls
Pupils / Capacity: 466 / 510 (91%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
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

36.0%

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)

A-level average grade

72 students

18.1%

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: Bradford Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3QN
Phone: 01935812245
Headteacher: Ruth Sullivan
Website: http://www.sherborne.com

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Sherborne School for Girls?: Sherborne School for Girls is an independent school in Sherborne, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 11–19.
Is Sherborne School for Girls a girls school?: Yes — Sherborne School for Girls is a girls school.
How many pupils does Sherborne School for Girls have?: Sherborne School for Girls has 466 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Sherborne School for Girls perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Sherborne School for Girls achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 28.7 in 2025/26.
Where is Sherborne School for Girls?: Sherborne School for Girls is located at Bradford Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3QN.

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