Trent Young's CofE Primary School
URN: 142963 • Sherborne DT9 4SW
Overview
- Name
- Trent Young's CofE Primary School
- URN
- 142963
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sherril Atkins and Miss Ros Baker (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01935850496
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Trent, Sherborne DT9 4SW
Summary
Trent Young's CofE Primary School, located in Sherborne, Dorset, is a mixed academy converter catering to 145 pupils, slightly above its capacity of 140. The school is committed to fostering an environment where every child can flourish, guided by its vision of "to let your light shine." This ethos emphasizes the importance of self-belief, community contribution, and personal happiness.
The curriculum at Trent Young's is designed to provide diverse opportunities for success, encouraging curiosity and care for one another and the environment. The school actively engages with the local community, exemplified by events such as harvest festivals and partnerships with local charities, which help students understand the significance of giving back.
With a focus on individual uniqueness and value, Trent Young's aims to create a supportive atmosphere where children can thrive academically and socially. The school encourages parental involvement and offers open days for families to experience the school's vibrant community firsthand.
The curriculum at Trent Young's is designed to provide diverse opportunities for success, encouraging curiosity and care for one another and the environment. The school actively engages with the local community, exemplified by events such as harvest festivals and partnerships with local charities, which help students understand the significance of giving back.
With a focus on individual uniqueness and value, Trent Young's aims to create a supportive atmosphere where children can thrive academically and socially. The school encourages parental involvement and offers open days for families to experience the school's vibrant community firsthand.
Useful links
- 9th Jul 2025Year 5/6 had a wonderful day at Andrew Simpson Centres on Tuesday for a watersports taster morning. Having successfully navigated into their wetsuits, they headed out for kayaking, mega-paddleboarding and some other games that essentially ju (sen)
- DSAT (other)
- 3rd Sep 2025We hope you've all had a great summer and we're looking forward to seeing everyone back at school tomorrow for the autumn term! #LetYourLightShineRead More (other)
- 24th Sep 2025Yesterday afternoon, all children and staff were treated to an ice cream. Not only was this a lovely treat, but we also use the visit of the ice cream van as an opportunity to help the children understand our vision, 'let your light shine'. (other)
- 25th Sep 2025It's not long until our open days where you can see our village school in action! We would love to meet you and your family - please contact the school office to book a tour. #LetYourLightShineRead More (other)
- 27th Sep 2025A hugely inspirational group who I know the children have spoken about a lot in school!! We can't wait for our cluster rugby tournament to take place later this term!! #LetYourLightShine #RedRosesRead More (other)
- Facebook (other)
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
- Dorset
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 140
- Pupils
- 145
- Boys
- 77
- Girls
- 68
- FSM %
- 6.20
- Open date
- 2017-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-12-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 145 | 77 | 68 | 140 | 6.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 142 | 71 | 71 | 140 | 6.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 131 | 63 | 68 | 133 | 9.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 131 | 63 | 68 | 133 | 9.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 138 | 67 | 71 | 133 | 8.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 126 | 64 | 62 | 133 | 5.60 |
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