The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.7
2.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
44%
2.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
33%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.10
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 236 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 117 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,555
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 20.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Trust
- SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jim Gower (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bristol Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4EQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is The Gryphon School a selective school?
No. The Gryphon School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Gryphon School's Ofsted rating?
The Gryphon School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Gryphon School?
The Gryphon School currently has 1,555 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Gryphon School take?
The Gryphon School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Gryphon School?
The Gryphon School is in Sherborne, DT9 4EQ, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Gryphon School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Gryphon School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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