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Schools · Priestlands
Schools in the parish of Sherborne
7 schools in the parish of Sherborne, plus 3 nearby, each with its latest Ofsted inspection result.
The figures on this page are for the parish of Sherborne, which includes Priestlands. There are no separate figures for Priestlands. What each figure covers
In the area
7
Nearby (5 km)
3
Pupils in area
3,430
Phases
3
OtherPrimarySecondaryCentre of Priestlands
Schools are placed at the centre of their postcode.
Other
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbour Vale School | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | Good Graded inspection, Apr 2024 · Read report | 23 | DT9 4DN |
| Sherborne Preparatory School | Other independent school | Not yet inspected | 204 | DT9 3NY |
| Sherborne School | Other independent school | Not yet inspected | 538 | DT9 3AP |
| Sherborne School for Girls | Other independent school | Not yet inspected | 456 | DT9 3QN |
Primary
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Inclusion: Strong standardAchievement: Expected standardEarly years: Expected standardSafeguarding standards: MetCurriculum and teaching: Expected standardAttendance and behaviour: Expected standardLeadership and governance: Expected standardPersonal development and wellbeing: Strong standard Report card, Jun 2026 · Read report | 336 | DT9 6AQ |
| Sherborne Primary School | Academy converter | Inclusion: Expected standardAchievement: Needs attentionEarly years: Expected standardSafeguarding standards: MetCurriculum and teaching: Needs attentionAttendance and behaviour: Expected standardLeadership and governance: Expected standardPersonal development and wellbeing: Expected standard Report card, Jan 2026 · Read report | 304 | DT9 4AJ |
Secondary
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gryphon School | Academy converter | School remains Good Ungraded inspection, Jun 2023 · Read report | 1569 | DT9 4EQ |
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Young's CofE Primary School Primary | Academy converter | Standards maintained Ungraded inspection, Nov 2024 · Read report | 143 | 4.4 km |
| Milborne Port Primary School Primary | Academy converter | Good Graded inspection, May 2024 · Read report | 169 | 4.5 km |
| Leweston School Other | Other independent school | Not yet inspected | 577 | 4.8 km |
Ofsted’s latest inspection for each school. Since September 2024 Ofsted no longer gives schools a single overall grade: newer inspections show area judgements or the 2025 report card grades instead. Open schools from Get Information about Schools (DfE).