Sherborne Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
URN: 113766 • Sherborne DT9 6AQ
Overview
- Name
- Sherborne Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
- URN
- 113766
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ann-Marie Kampf (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Lenthay Road, Sherborne DT9 6AQ
Summary
Sherborne Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, located in Sherborne, Dorset, serves a mixed-gender population of 295 pupils, with a capacity for 315. The school is set in extensive grounds that include a pond, wildlife area, and sports facilities, providing a rich environment for outdoor learning and play.
The school's ethos centres on fostering happiness, confidence, and independence in its students, encouraging a positive Christian outlook and resilience. This commitment is reflected in their daily activities and interactions, creating a welcoming atmosphere for both pupils and visitors.
Sherborne Abbey prioritises strong community ties and offers support for parents and carers through accessible communication and resources. The school encourages engagement with families and the wider community, ensuring that all stakeholders feel included in the educational journey. For further information or to arrange a visit, parents are invited to contact the school office directly.
The school's ethos centres on fostering happiness, confidence, and independence in its students, encouraging a positive Christian outlook and resilience. This commitment is reflected in their daily activities and interactions, creating a welcoming atmosphere for both pupils and visitors.
Sherborne Abbey prioritises strong community ties and offers support for parents and carers through accessible communication and resources. The school encourages engagement with families and the wider community, ensuring that all stakeholders feel included in the educational journey. For further information or to arrange a visit, parents are invited to contact the school office directly.
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Nearby alternatives
- Thornford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (73.5)
- St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Bradford Abbas (69.2)
- Charlton Horethorne Church of England Primary School (63.2)
- Trent Young's Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (62.2)
- Sherborne Primary School (61.3)
Key details
- LA
- Pre-LGR 2019 Dorset
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 315
- Pupils
- 295
- Boys
- 150
- Girls
- 145
- FSM %
- 14.60
- Open date
- Close date
- 2017-05-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2015-03-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 295 | 150 | 145 | 315 | 14.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 295 | 150 | 145 | 315 | 14.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 295 | 150 | 145 | 315 | 14.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 295 | 150 | 145 | 315 | 14.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 295 | 150 | 145 | 315 | 14.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 295 | 150 | 145 | 315 | 14.60 |
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