Schools in Sherborne
15 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gryphon School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Primary (9)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Charlton Horethorne Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Milborne Port Primary School Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2021 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Sherborne Primary School Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Most areas: Needs attention (2026) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Thornford CofE Primary School Academy converter | No overall grade (2024) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Trent Young's CofE Primary School Academy converter | Standards maintained (2024) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (5)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbour Vale School Academy alternative provision sponsor led | Good (2024) · previous system | 5–16 | — |
| Leweston School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 2–19 | — |
| Sherborne Preparatory School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 3–14 | — |
| Sherborne School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 13–19 | — |
| Sherborne School for Girls Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 11–19 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.