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Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School

Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School is a primary school (Academy converter), ages 4–11, in Sherborne, DT9, in the Dorset council area. It has 336 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (16 June 2026): Report card: Strong standard in 2 areas, Expected standard in 5 areas.

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Ofsted

Report card: Strong standard in 2 areas, Expected standard in 5 areas — inspected 16 June 2026.

AreaJudgement
Safeguarding standards
Met
Inclusion
Strong standard
Curriculum and teaching
Expected standard
Achievement
Expected standard
Attendance and behaviour
Expected standard
Personal development and wellbeing
Strong standard
Early years
Expected standard
Leadership and governance
Expected standard

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Results

MeasureResultAcademic year
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%)
48
2024/25
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%)
8
2024/25
KS2 pupils
50
2024/25

Pupils

MeasurePupils / percentageData period
Pupils
336
2025/26
Eligible for free school meals
25.3%
2025/26
English as an additional language
8%
2025/26
SEN support
19.47%
2024/25
Education, health and care (EHC) plan
3.54%
2024/25

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