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Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School
Lenthay Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6AQ, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.1 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
339
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths at 48%, placing it in the top 85% nationally. However, only 8% of pupils reached a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in pushing students to excel beyond the expected benchmarks. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for young learners, although parental satisfaction and specific strengths could benefit from further exploration.
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Last inspected: 4 March 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 48% | Bottom 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.1%
White Other3.5%
Other3.2%
Asian Other1.2%
Mixed Other1.2%
Asian Indian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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50.93944, -2.53057 · DT9 6AQ
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN144414
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 March 2015.
Is Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School a good school?
Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School scores 21.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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