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Sherborne Primary School
Harbour Way, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4AJ, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.9 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
319
Capacity
330
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in KS2, this primary school demonstrates solid academic results, particularly excelling in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 86% nationally for expected standards. However, only 6% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging the most able learners. Parent satisfaction appears to be a focus, although the LocaleIQ score suggests that the school is performing better than only 19% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 14 November 2012Older 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%. | 47% | Bottom 14% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.6%
White Other5.0%
Asian Indian2.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Black African0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Location
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50.95515, -2.51331 · DT9 4AJ
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN144417
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Sherborne Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Sherborne Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 November 2012.
Is Sherborne Primary School a good school?
Sherborne Primary School scores 18.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% 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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