The short version
Below-average SATs results. 81% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 339
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 22.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Trust
- SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Lisa Thompson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Lenthay Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6AQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSherborne School for Girls
Independent · 994m away
Sherborne Preparatory School
Independent · 1.2km away
Sherborne School
Independent · 1.3km away
Harbour Vale School
Academy · 2.0km away
Sherborne Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
The Gryphon School
Secondary · 2.4km away
Thornford CofE Primary School
Primary · 3.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School?
Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School currently has 339 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School take?
Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School?
Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School is in Sherborne, DT9 6AQ, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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