Sherborne Primary School

URN: 113673 • Sherborne DT9 4AJ

Overview

Name
Sherborne Primary School
URN
113673
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
61.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Ian Bartle (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Harbour Way, Sherborne DT9 4AJ

Summary

Sherborne Primary School is a community school located in the historic town of Sherborne, Dorset, catering to a mixed-gender population of 320 pupils with a capacity of 330. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every child is valued as an individual. Its ethos is encapsulated in the vision of "Achieving, Belonging, Caring" (ABC), which underpins the school's approach to education and community engagement.

The curriculum at Sherborne Primary is designed to nurture well-rounded, confident individuals through an engaging and tailored learning experience. The school places a strong emphasis on core values such as kindness, honesty, resilience, curiosity, responsibility, and bravery, which guide both students and staff in their daily interactions and learning processes.

In addition to academic pursuits, Sherborne Primary actively promotes community involvement and partnerships with families. The school hosts various events and initiatives, such as the recent VE Day celebrations and cross-country competitions, fostering a sense of belonging and teamwork among students while encouraging parental engagement in school life.

Key details

LA
Pre-LGR 2019 Dorset
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
330
Pupils
320
Boys
145
Girls
175
FSM %
14.40
Open date
Close date
2017-05-31
Last Ofsted
2012-11-15
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Dorset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 320 145 175 330 14.40
2024-09-11 320 145 175 330 14.40
2023-09-11 320 145 175 330 14.40
2022-09-11 320 145 175 330 14.40
2021-09-11 320 145 175 330 14.40
2020-09-11 320 145 175 330 14.40

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