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Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School

Academy converter · Sherborne · DT9 6AQ

Ages 4–11 · 336 pupils · Dorset

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Ofsted

Expected standard

KS2 expected (RWM)

53%

Overall absence

6.9%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-06-16

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)53%
Higher standard (RWM)11%
Avg scaled score — reading
103.0
Avg scaled score — maths
102.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
102.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence6.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)19.7%
Unauthorised1.8%
Authorised absence
5.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.9%
Enrolments in measure
319

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill80%

336 pupils · 420 places

Pupils on roll
336
Boys / girls
163 / 173
School capacity
420
Capacity fill
336 / 420 (80%)
Free school meals
25.4%
FSM pupils
85
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Salisbury
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST
Academy trust
SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST
Headteacher
Mrs Lisa Thompson

Location

Address
Lenthay Road
Postcode
DT9 6AQ
Town
Sherborne
County
Dorset
Local authority
Dorset
District
Dorset
Constituency
West Dorset
Urban/rural
Urban: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 4–11, in Sherborne, Dorset, 336 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 25.4%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Salisbury.

Open schools in Sherborne
15
Primary schools in Sherborne
9
Academies among open schools in Sherborne
73% (11)
Open schools in DT9
15
Primary in DT9
9
Open schools in Dorset LA
184
Primary in Dorset LA
119

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in SherborneNear DT9

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Lisa Thompson
Telephone
01935812318
Website
http://www.sherborneabbey.dorset.sch.uk/

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