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Leweston School

Other independent school · Sherborne, DT9 6EN

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#800 of 2,536

Better than 68% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages2 to 19
Pupils577
GenderMixed
Religious characterCatholic
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherMr John Paget-Tomlinson
Local authorityDorset
Opened01 Jan 1949
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 113920.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolDorsetEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.30.8-46.2
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 maths0%-60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 478--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolDorsetEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.36.75, similar to England-35
Average A-level gradeB---
Average points, best three A-levels38.73, better than England-35.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB--
AAB or better23.8%, better than England-17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.-0.07, similar to England--
A-level progressAverage, similar to England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study30--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.Dist---

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils577
Girls322
Boys255
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.187
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.5

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.63.8%
Higher education34%
Employment14.9%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.14.9%
Further education6.4%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Frequently asked questions about Leweston School

How does Leweston School rank in England?

Leweston School ranks 800 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 68% of schools).

What are Leweston School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Leweston School was B-, and 23.8% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Leweston School?

Leweston School has 577 pupils aged 2 to 19.

Does Leweston School have a sixth form?

Yes, Leweston 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.