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Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School
Goodgraded 11/11/2021Ages 4–11339 pupilsChurch of England
Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Sherborne, within the Dorset local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 339 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 11/11/2021, Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Sherborne can view Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.1%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence19.7%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher24.1England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals25.3%England avg 24.0%
English not first language8.0%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-47%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
Nearby schools in Sherborne
All schools in Sherborne →Sherborne School for Girls0.6 miSherborne Preparatory School0.7 miSherborne School0.8 miHarbour Vale SchoolGood · 1.2 miSherborne Primary SchoolGood · 1.3 miThe Gryphon SchoolGood · 1.5 mi
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