A-level 2024/25
#608 of 2,536
Better than 76% of schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 113918.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 14.9 | - | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 0% | - | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 0% | - | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 0% | - | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 0% | - | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 110 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | 38.15, better than England | - | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points, best three A-levels | 36.97, similar to England | - | 35.78 |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | B- | - | - |
| AAB or better | 21.2%, better than England | - | 17.5% |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | 0.38, better than England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Well above average, better than England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 124 | - | - |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | Dist | - | - |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 538 |
| Girls | 0 |
| Boys | 538 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 269 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 1 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 61.4% |
| Higher education | 40.9% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 25.2% |
| Employment | 15% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% |
| Further education | 0% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Sherborne Preparatory School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Sherborne School for Girls | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Sherborne Primary School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 6 Jan 2026. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 16 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.8 mi | Secondary | The Gryphon School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 29 Jan 2014. |
Sherborne School ranks 608 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 76% of schools).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Sherborne School was B-, and 21.2% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).
Sherborne School has 538 pupils aged 13 to 19.
Yes, Sherborne School teaches students up to age 19.
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.