Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School

Type Primary
Age Range 4-11
Religion Church of England
Address Lenthay Road
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 6AQ
Phone 01935812318
Reference Number 144414

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Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School is a British primary education institution located in Sherborne, Dorset (DT9 6AQ). The school is part of the Church of England's academic system, promoting Christian values in an inclusive and supportive learning environment. A few key facts about Sherborne Abbey CE Primary School include:

  • Founded in the mid-19th century, the school has a long-standing history in the Sherborne community.
  • Encompassing students from nursey to Year 4 (4-9 years old), the school nurtures the holistic development of each pupil.
  • Executes a broad curriculum, incorporating arts and innovation alongside the English National Curriculum.
  • Offers a variety of after-school clubs and activities, such as choir, dance, and music.
  • Benefits from the Historic Town of Sherborne, providing unique learning opportunities with regular visits to historical landmarks and museums.
  • Provides pastoral care and support systems to help each student grow academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.

The Sherborne Abbey CE Primary School community consists of dedicated staff, parents, and governors who are committed to fostering pupils' potential and empowering them to reach their full potential. The school's quaint architecture illustrates the blending of tradition and modernity, and its learning environment radiates the warmth and caring nature integral to its mission.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 360
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 46.8%
Girls: 53.2%

Year Groups

Year Number of pupils
1 56
2 44
3 58
4 43
5 49
6 50

Ofsted Rating This school has not had a rating yet.
Last Inspection Date 2022-01-14
Date Description Report
2021-11-10 School inspection School inspection
2017-06-06 Academy conversion letter Academy conversion letter
Previously as Sherborne Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
2015-03-04 Full inspection: Full inspection:
2011-06-16 Full inspection: Full inspection:
2008-03-03 Full inspection: Full inspection:
2002-06-24 Full inspection Full inspection

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 53% Unlock Unlock
Pupils meeting a higher standard 11% Unlock Unlock

Average Scaled Score

Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.

Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 103 Unlock Unlock
Maths 102 Unlock Unlock

Progress Scores

A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading -1.2 Unlock Unlock
Writing 3.6 Unlock Unlock
Maths -0.7 Unlock Unlock

How many students meet the standards

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Average Scaled Score

Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.

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Progress Scores

A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.

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2024 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
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Second Preference 22 1
Third Preference 11 0
From another Local Authority 13 2

Previous Years

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Name Distance
Sherborne Primary School
Harbour Way, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4AJ
1.5 miles
Thornford CofE Primary School
Boot Lane, Thornford, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6QY
1.92 miles
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas
Mill Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6RH
2.54 miles
Trent Young's CofE Primary School
Trent, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4SW
2.85 miles
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Stonyacres, Yetminster, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6LS
3.43 miles
Primrose Lane Primary School
Cunningham Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5FH
3.52 miles
Birchfield Community Primary School
Birchfield Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5RL
3.73 miles
Milborne Port Primary School
North Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5EP
3.86 miles
St. Michael's Academy
Grass Royal, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4JW
3.87 miles
Reckleford Infant School and Nursery
Eastland Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4ET
3.99 miles
Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School
South View, Barwick, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 9TH
4.12 miles
St Gildas Catholic Primary School
Mary Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4EG
4.24 miles
Milford Junior School
Glenthorne Avenue, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4PG
4.39 miles
Milford Infants' School
Glenthorne Avenue, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4PG
4.42 miles
All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Giles Lane, Bishops Caundle, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5NQ
4.55 miles
Huish Primary School
Carisbrooke Gardens, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1AY
4.61 miles
Oaklands Primary School
Preston Grove, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2DU
4.92 miles
Name Distance
The Gryphon School
Bristol Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4EQ
1.72 miles
Fiveways Special School
Victoria Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5AZ
3.56 miles
Fairmead School
Mudford Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4NZ
4.15 miles
Buckler's Mead School
1 St. Johns Road, Yeovil, BA21 4NH
4.17 miles
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