Last updated 18 September 2026
School Guide verdict
Sherborne School is an independent secondary for boys in Sherborne, earning a 5-star rating from School Guide. At its 2026 inspection, the Independent Schools Inspectorate judged the quality of pupils' academic and other achievements to be excellent.
Top grades at GCSE (7-9) and top grades at A level (A*/A)
School Description
This school is independently managed and its admission criteria may be selective. There is no set catchment area as pupils are admitted from a wide variety of postcodes and, in the case of boarding schools, from outside the UK. Contact the school directly or visit their website for more information on Admissions Policy and Procedures.
Sherborne School was inspected by the ISI in 2026, where the quality of academic and other achievements and the quality of pupils' personal development were both judged excellent, with good ratings for the success of the school and the effectiveness of governance, leadership and management.
There are 539 boys attending the school.
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