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Sherborne Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Sherborne Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Sherborne, Dorset , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 319 pupils, and a capacity of 330 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

319

Pupils

330

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Sherborne Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Sherborne Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Dorset. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Dorset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Sherborne Primary School — School Information

Full address
Harbour Way, Sherborne, DT9 4AJ
Local authority
Dorset
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
21% of pupils
DfE URN
144417

Other Primary Schools in Sherborne

If Sherborne Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Sherborne are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Sherborne Primary School

Is Sherborne Primary School oversubscribed?

Sherborne Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 330 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Sherborne Primary School?

Admission to Sherborne Primary School is managed by Dorset. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Sherborne Primary School cover?

Sherborne Primary School is a primary school in Sherborne, Dorset, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Sherborne Primary School?

Sherborne Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.