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Sherborne secondary schools achieve exceptional results, 100% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, well above England's 86%. While Sherborne School for Girls and Sherborne School are top-ranked independent options, The Gryphon School leads among state schools with strong GCSE performance. The area achieves an average Attainment 8 score of 48 compared to England's 41. With 4 secondary schools serving this historic market town, families benefit from a mix of prestigious independent schools and high-performing state provision. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or Ofsted rating.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Sherborne School for Girls | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Girls | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #2 | Sherborne School | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 13-18 years | Boys | Church of England | 9/10Elite |
| #3 | The Gryphon School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #4 | Leweston School | Independent | All-through | 2-18+ years | Mixed | Catholic | 7.7/10Excellent |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 13-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
Independent • All-through • 2-18+ years
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