Leweston School
URN: 113920 • Sherborne DT9 6EN
Overview
- Name
- Leweston School
- URN
- 113920
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 47.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- John Paget-Tomlinson (since 2025) , Head
- Telephone
- 01963210691
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- , Sherborne DT9 6EN
Summary
Leweston School is an independent co-educational day and boarding school located in Sherborne, Dorset, catering to students aged 0 to 18. The school emphasizes a nurturing environment that encourages pupils to grow, think independently, and embrace new experiences. With a focus on resilience and personal development, Leweston aims to help students discover their potential and achieve their goals.
The curriculum at Leweston is diverse, offering a range of academic and extracurricular opportunities, including a strong equestrian program through the Leweston Chedington Riding Academy. This facility provides expert coaching and integrates equestrian studies into the curriculum, supporting students in pursuing both recreational and competitive riding, as well as qualifications in Equine Management.
Leweston fosters a strong sense of community, welcoming pupils of all faiths and backgrounds. The school's ethos is rooted in values of respect, courtesy, and service, preparing students for life beyond school while maintaining high standards in both academic and personal conduct.
The curriculum at Leweston is diverse, offering a range of academic and extracurricular opportunities, including a strong equestrian program through the Leweston Chedington Riding Academy. This facility provides expert coaching and integrates equestrian studies into the curriculum, supporting students in pursuing both recreational and competitive riding, as well as qualifications in Equine Management.
Leweston fosters a strong sense of community, welcoming pupils of all faiths and backgrounds. The school's ethos is rooted in values of respect, courtesy, and service, preparing students for life beyond school while maintaining high standards in both academic and personal conduct.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Senior School: 01963 210691 (sen)
- Senior (sen)
- Senior School (sen)
- Academic (sen)
- GCSE (Years 10 to 11) (sen)
- Individualised Learning (sen)
- Year 9 (sen)
- Year 7 and 8 (sen)
- Senior Admissions (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- Sherborne International (48.3)
- Sherborne School for Girls (46.2)
- Harbour Vale School (46.0)
- Leweston School Junior Department (45.2)
- Newell House School (45.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 576 | 250 | 326 | 725 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 610 | 260 | 350 | 725 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 567 | 221 | 346 | 725 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 567 | 221 | 346 | 510 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 510 | 182 | 328 | 510 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 406 | 104 | 302 | 394 | 0.00 |
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