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The Gryphon School

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The Gryphon School

Bristol Road, Sherborne, DT9 4EQ

Academy converter
Church of England
Pupils
1,555
Ages
11-18
FSM
20.5%
Attainment 8
46.7
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2014

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
46.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
19.8%
Basics 9-5
43.6%

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
33.3%
EBacc APS
4.12
EBacc 9-5
13.2%
EBacc 9-4
20.9%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
35.12
A*-A Grades
20.5%
A*-B Grades
51.2%
AAB+ %
13.2%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 184 students entered

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About The Gryphon School

The Gryphon School is a secondary school in Sherborne, Dorset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2014 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.7. The school has around 1,555 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Bristol Road, Sherborne, DT9 4EQ | More schools in Dorset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Gryphon School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Jan 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Gryphon School

What is The Gryphon School's Ofsted rating?
The Gryphon School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2014 inspection.
What are The Gryphon School's latest exam results?
The Gryphon School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Gryphon School located?
The Gryphon School is a secondary school in Sherborne, Dorset (DT9 4EQ).
How many pupils attend The Gryphon School?
The Gryphon School has around 1,555 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Gryphon School with other schools?
View The Gryphon 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.