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The Gryphon School
Bristol Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4EQ, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.4 / 100
Top 50%
Better than 50% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,555
Capacity
1,495
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly notable with an Attainment 8 score of 46.7, placing it in the top 45% of schools nationally. Approximately 66% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 68% progress to university, with a third attending top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate of 33% suggests there may be room for improvement in encouraging a broader curriculum focus.
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Last inspected: 29 January 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 46.7 | Top 45% UK |
| 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%. | 66% | Top 49% UK |
| 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%. | 44% | Top 49% UK |
| 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%. | 33% | Bottom 48% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 21% | Bottom 48% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 68% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 33% | Top 20% |
Based on 155 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.5%
White Other5.4%
Asian Indian3.5%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Other1.1%
Black African1.1%
Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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50.95889, -2.51523 · DT9 4EQ
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN138471
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.Gryphon.dorset.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Gryphon School rated by Ofsted?
The Gryphon School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 January 2014.
Is The Gryphon School a good school?
The Gryphon School scores 50.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 50% 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 The Gryphon School in GCSEs?
The Gryphon School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.7. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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