Sherborne primary schools deliver exceptional results, with 100% rated Good or Outstanding, well above England's 90%. All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Trent Young's CofE Primary School, and Thornford CofE Primary School lead the area, achieving 68% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths compared to 62% nationally. 21% reach the higher standard, nearly triple England's 8%. With 11 schools serving this historic market town and surrounding villages, families benefit from strong academic foundations and close-knit community schools with Church of England heritage. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Information not available |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Charlton Horethorne Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Milborne Port Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Sherborne Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #8 | Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| N/A | Leweston School | Independent | All-through | 2-18+ years | Mixed | Catholic | Not inspected by Ofsted |
| N/A | Sherborne Preparatory School | Independent | Primary | 3-14 years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
Independent • All-through • 2-18+ years
Independent • Primary • 3-14 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Thornford CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Trent Young's CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Sherborne | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
