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Sherborne School
Abbey Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3AP, Dorset
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
573
Capacity
600
Ages
13–19
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
96%
Faith
Christian
Summary
With limited published data, the school does not currently demonstrate strong performance in key academic areas, as indicated by a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 28.5 and a 0% pass rate for grade 4 and above in English and Maths. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating the suitability of the school for their child's educational needs.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 28.5 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Location
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50.94718, -2.51762 · DT9 3AP
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN113918
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.sherborne.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Sherborne School rated by Ofsted?
Sherborne School has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Sherborne School a good school?
Sherborne School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Sherborne School in GCSEs?
Sherborne School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 28.5. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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