2026 Best Secondary Schools in Sherborne Area

Schools in the Sherborne built-up area. Sherborne secondary schools achieve exceptional results, with an average FMS Inspection Score of 7.7/10, Excellent band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). While Sherborne School and Sherborne School for Girls 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 37 compared to England's 39. With 3 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 FMS Inspection Score.