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Sherborne Preparatory School

Other independent school in Sherborne (Dorset).

Pupils
204
on roll
Ofsted
-
no graded judgement
Attendance rate
-
not published
Pupil : Teacher
-
not published
Eligible for free school meals
0.0%
school census 2024/25
SEN support
24.5%
2025/26
Capacity
73%
204 / 280 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Teacher turnover
-
not published

Location

iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).

About

At Sherborne Prep, we believe education can define the future. We understand that our pupils future success and happiness relies heavily on the foundations we lay during their time with us.

By giving them a thorough grounding in values that shape them for life, we help them grow into caring, responsible, thoughtful young people who are ready to write the next chapter in their story. For us, that means a unique blend of academic rigour, a rich co-curricular programme, and a deep commitment to wellbeing.

Pupils chart a personal journey through Sherborne Prep, knowing they will be encouraged and challenged every step of the way. By putting character education at the heart of our ethos, we pay attention to every single child so every pupil feels an integral part of our wider school community.

Thanks to our membership of the Sherborne Schools Group, we are able to share opportunities across our wider family. This gives pupils access to a richer variety of resources and learning opportunities, as well as deepening their sense of belonging.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

27 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Athletics
  • Badminton
  • Band
  • Basketball
  • Climbing
  • Cooking
  • Creative Writing
  • Cricket
  • Cross Country
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Duke of Edinburgh
  • Football
  • Gardening
  • Gymnastics
  • Hockey

and 11 more

Awards

2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Music MarkMusic
  • Duke of EdinburghPersonal development

Key facts

URN
113917
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Ages
3 to 14
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Local authority
Dorset
Constituency
West Dorset
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Opened
1917

Governing body

No governance records are published for this school in the DfE data we hold. Independent schools, colleges and some other types do not appear in the governance returns.

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