Sherborne School Catchment Area
Sherborne School is a other independent not applicable school in Sherborne, Dorset , serving pupils aged 13–19, with 573 pupils, and a capacity of 600 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
13–19
Age range
573
Pupils
600
Capacity
96%
Fill rate
Sherborne School Catchment Area Information
Entry to Sherborne School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Dorset may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.
The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Dorset before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.
Find Dorset catchment area documents →Sherborne School — School Information
- Full address
- Abbey Road, Sherborne, DT9 3AP
- Local authority
- Dorset
- School type
- Other independent school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 13–19 years
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious character
- Christian
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- DfE URN
- 113918
Other Not applicable Schools in Sherborne
If Sherborne School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Sherborne are the next closest alternatives.
Sherborne Preparatory School Catchment Area
Other independent school · DT9 3NY
Sherborne School for Girls Catchment Area
Other independent school · DT9 3QN
Leweston School Catchment Area
Other independent school · DT9 6EN
Harbour Vale School Catchment Area
Academy alternative provision sponsor led · DT9 4DN
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Frequently Asked Questions — Sherborne School
Is Sherborne School oversubscribed? ▾
Sherborne School is operating close to its capacity of 600 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Sherborne School? ▾
Sherborne School is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Dorset publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.
What age range does Sherborne School cover? ▾
Sherborne School is a not applicable school in Sherborne, Dorset, serving pupils aged 13–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.