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Sherborne School for Girls

Other independent school in Sherborne (Dorset).

Pupils
456
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
48.2%
2025/26
Capacity
89%
456 / 510 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 Girls, we believe education can define the future. Our unique approach provides girls with the sense of purpose and depth of character to lead change, inspire others, and find their place in the world. We call this the Sherborne difference, and it shapes our ethos.

Blending academic challenge with character formation, we help every girl find her place in our nurturing community and become more fully herself. Through individualised learning, we uncover talent, release potential, and give girls the conditions in which to flourish. We re proud of the strength of our community.

Full boarding ensures a varied and stimulating programme of curricular and co-curricular activity. Our close partnership with Sherborne Boys means we combine the focus of single-sex classrooms with the social benefits of a coeducational setting. And our commitment to character development equips girls with the habits and dispositions to thrive in the 21st century.

We encourage girls to make a meaningful contribution to society. With our support and encouragement, they grow into critical thinkers, creative leaders and global citizens, making an impact wherever they go.

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

Enrichment

30 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Archery
  • Athletics
  • Badminton
  • Band
  • Book Club
  • Chess
  • Choir
  • Coding
  • Cooking
  • Creative Writing
  • Cricket
  • Cross Country
  • Dance
  • Debating
  • Drama
  • Duke of Edinburgh

and 14 more

Awards

1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Duke of EdinburghPersonal development

Key facts

URN
113919
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Ages
11 to 19
Gender
Girls
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions
Selective
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Local authority
Dorset
Constituency
West Dorset
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Opened
1908

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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