The Gryphon School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Bristol Road Sherborne Dorset DT9 4EQ |
| Phone | 01935813122 |
| Reference Number | 138471 |
The Gryphon School continues to perform well as a good school, demonstrating positive relationships among pupils and staff. Leaders maintain high expectations for behavior and achievement, and most pupils meet these expectations effectively. The school encourages students to appreciate diversity and take on leadership roles, contributing to a supportive and inclusive environment where pupils are actively engaged in both academic and extracurricular activities. However, the school is still addressing some areas for improvement, particularly in early reading support and catering to the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Overall, the school provides a comprehensive education while fostering personal growth and well-being among its students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1555 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49%
Girls: 51% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 111 | 128 | 239 |
| 8 | 127 | 115 | 242 |
| 9 | 122 | 122 | 244 |
| 10 | 126 | 113 | 239 |
| 11 | 119 | 115 | 234 |
| 12 | 88 | 107 | 195 |
| 13 | 69 | 93 | 162 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 81.5% |
| White, Other | 5.4% |
| Indian | 3.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| Unclassified | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| African | 1.1% |
| Asian, Other | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 18 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2023 | School inspection |
| 15 Nov 2017 | Short inspection |
| 29 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 20 Mar 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as The Gryphon School | |
| 20 Mar 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 03 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Mar 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 04 Mar 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 22 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 22 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Feb 2003 | Full inspection |
| 03 Feb 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Positive relationships among pupils and staff
- High expectations for behavior and achievement
- Strong emphasis on promoting diversity and equality
- Wide range of extracurricular opportunities
- Broad and ambitious curriculum that builds on prior knowledge
- Effective safeguarding practices
- Supportive professional development for staff
Areas for Improvement
- Early reading curriculum is in its infancy, impacting reading fluency
- Teaching does not consistently meet the needs of pupils with SEND
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 46.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
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:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Sherborne Primary School
Harbour Way, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4AJ |
0.27 miles |
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Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School
Lenthay Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6AQ |
1.5 miles |
|
Milborne Port Primary School
North Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5EP |
2.48 miles |
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Trent Young's CofE Primary School
Trent, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4SW |
2.98 miles |
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Charlton Horethorne Church of England Primary School
Charlton Horethorne, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4NL |
3.57 miles |
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Thornford CofE Primary School
Boot Lane, Thornford, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6QY |
3.58 miles |
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas
Mill Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6RH |
3.97 miles |
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Primrose Lane Primary School
Cunningham Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5FH |
3.98 miles |
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Birchfield Community Primary School
Birchfield Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5RL |
4.41 miles |
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All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Giles Lane, Bishops Caundle, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5NQ |
4.57 miles |
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Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy
St. Michaels Avenue, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4LD |
4.63 miles |
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St. Michael's Academy
Grass Royal, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4JW |
4.71 miles |
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Reckleford Infant School and Nursery
Eastland Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4ET |
4.89 miles |
|
Countess Gytha Primary School
West Camel Road, Queen Camel, Yeovil, BA22 7FF |
4.9 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Sherborne School
Abbey Road, Sherborne, DT9 3AP |
0.82 miles |
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Sherborne Preparatory School
39 Acreman Street, Sherborne, DT9 3NY |
0.83 miles |
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Sherborne School for Girls
Bradford Road, Sherborne, DT9 3QN |
0.92 miles |
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Leweston School
|
3.41 miles |
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Fiveways Special School
Victoria Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5AZ |
4.37 miles |
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Fairmead School
Mudford Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4NZ |
4.73 miles |
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Buckler's Mead School
1 St. Johns Road, Yeovil, BA21 4NH |
4.74 miles |