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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Sherborne 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, Leweston School leads among state schools with strong GCSE performance. The area achieves an average Attainment 8 score of 38 compared to England's 39. 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 FMS Inspection Score.

All schools in Sherborne

Key Performance Metrics for Sherborne

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Sherborne52%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Sherborne37.6

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Sherborne8%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Sherborne3.0

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Sherborne7.7/10

England7.4/10

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Sherborne

52%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Sherborne

37.6vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Sherborne

8%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Sherborne

3.0vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Sherborne

7.7/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Sherborne

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