The short version
Average GCSE results. 79% capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.8 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.8
3.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.07
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
32% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 576
- Capacity
- 79%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Head
- Mr John Paget-Tomlinson (Head)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6EN
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
Is Leweston School a selective school?
No. Leweston School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Leweston School?
Leweston School currently has 576 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Leweston School take?
Leweston School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is Leweston School?
Leweston School is in Sherborne, DT9 6EN, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Leweston School have a sixth form?
Yes, Leweston School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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