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Sherborne School

Sherborne School, Sherborne
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Sherborne School

Abbey Road, Sherborne, DT9 3AP

An independent independent school in Sherborne.

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Boys
Christian
Pupils
573
Ages
13-18
Attainment 8
28.4

Inspected by ISI, not Ofsted

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
28.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
41.4%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
1.05
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
38.15
A*-A Grades
31.3%
A*-B Grades
62.7%
AAB+ %
21.2%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 124 students entered

Community & Reviews

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About Sherborne School

Sherborne School is a secondary school in Sherborne, Dorset. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 28.4. The school has around 573 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Frequently asked questions about Sherborne School

What are Sherborne School's latest exam results?
Sherborne School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 28.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Sherborne School located?
Sherborne School is a secondary school in Sherborne, Dorset (DT9 3AP).
How many pupils attend Sherborne School?
Sherborne School has around 573 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Sherborne School with other schools?
View Sherborne School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Dorset.