Leweston School
Leweston School is an independent school in Sherborne for pupils aged 2 to 19. It has a Catholic religious character. It has 577 pupils on roll. In 2018 its average Attainment 8 score was 60.9, and 56% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
GCSE results: 2018. A-level results: 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 2-19 |
| Religion | Catholic |
| Address | |
| Phone | 01963210691 |
| Reference Number | 113920 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 577 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 44.19%
Girls: 55.81% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
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| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
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Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 60.9 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 56% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 89% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 36.75 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Average Points (best 3) | 38.73 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 23.8% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 32.4% of pupils at Leweston School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.9% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
| Name | Distance |
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2 miles |
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2.11 miles |
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2.81 miles |
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Sherborne Primary School
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3.16 miles |
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3.24 miles |
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All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Giles Lane, Bishops Caundle, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5NQ |
3.69 miles |
|
Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School
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4.66 miles |
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Trent Young's CofE Primary School
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4.71 miles |
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Milborne Port Primary School
North Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5EP |
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| Name | Distance |
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Sherborne School
Abbey Road, Sherborne, DT9 3AP |
2.6 miles |
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Sherborne Preparatory School
39 Acreman Street, Sherborne, DT9 3NY |
2.6 miles |
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Sherborne School for Girls
Bradford Road, Sherborne, DT9 3QN |
2.69 miles |
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The Gryphon School
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3.41 miles |
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Fiveways Special School
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How many pupils does Leweston School have?
Leweston School has 577 pupils on roll.
What age range does Leweston School cover?
Leweston School for pupils aged 2 to 19.
What are Leweston School's GCSE results?
In 2018 its average Attainment 8 score was 60.9, and 56% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
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