The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Girls only.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 34.3 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- This is a girls-only school
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
34.3
9.5 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
+0.25
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
36% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 466
- Capacity
- 91%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Head
- Dr Ruth Sullivan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Bradford Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3QN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Sherborne School for Girls a selective school?
Yes. Sherborne School for Girls has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend Sherborne School for Girls?
Sherborne School for Girls currently has 466 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sherborne School for Girls take?
Sherborne School for Girls caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Sherborne School for Girls?
Sherborne School for Girls is in Sherborne, DT9 3QN, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sherborne School for Girls have a sixth form?
Yes, Sherborne School for Girls has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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