Sherborne School

Category: Senior, Sixth Form

Pupils: Boys

Type: Boarding and Day

Religious Affiliation: Christian

Day pupils: 36

Boarder Number: 564

Age Range: 13-18 Years

Founded: 1550

Location Description

Sherborne School is situated in the thriving market town of Sherborne, Dorset, with its beautiful Abbey and surrounding glorious countryside. It is within walking distance of the mainline train station between Exeter and London Waterloo and is approximately two hours and twenty minutes from London by road or rail. High-speed trains from Paris and Brussels to London, and international flights from New York to Bristol, provide easy global connections. Other nearby airports include Southampton, Bournemouth and Exeter.

School Contact Details

Headteacher: Dr Dominic Luckett

Abbey Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3AP

Tel: 01935 810403

Email: admissions@sherborne.org

www.sherborne.org

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Sherborne School named ‘Best of...

Sherborne School named ‘Best of the Best’ by The Week for their Co-curricular programme Sherborne School were proud to...
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Sherborne School is Excellent!

Sherborne School has been given the highest possible grade of ‘Excellent’ by the Independent Schools’ Inspectorate. A team of inspectors...
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Mack Rutherford, 17, becomes the...

On 24 August, Mack Rutherford, a 17-year-old British-Belgian pilot, completed his mission and became the youngest person in history who has flown solo around the world in a small aircraft. He has landed in Sofia, Bulgaria, where his sponsor ICDSoft is based. His journey lasted 5 months and 1 day. With his flight, Mack wanted...
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New Head for Sherborne Prep...

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Mrs Natalie Bone as Head of Sherborne Prep from 1 September 2021. Mrs Bone is currently Head of Junior School at Sidcot School, having previously been a Houseparent and teacher of Mathematics at Millfield School and Head of Mathematics and a House Parent at Millfield Preparatory School....
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David Williams-Ellis creates bust of...

Alan Turing (Sherborne School 1926-31) is today one of the School’s most famous former pupils. Sherborne resident, Kathryn Ballisat, inspired by Turing’s story and his connection to the town, has commissioned David Williams-Ellis, the internationally acclaimed sculptor most recently known for his sculpture to commemorate the D Day Landings, to create a bust of Turing....
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Shaping the future at The...

A new Housemistress has been appointed at Sherborne School and she’s looking forward to forming its culture. Alex Pearson shares her vision for the years ahead. Alex Pearson is used to making an impact. Recently appointed as Housemistress of The Green, she has a track record of shaping educational cultures, with a particular interest in...
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HEADMASTER AWARDED ‘BEST HEAD OF...

Huge congratulations to our Headmaster Dr Dominic Luckett for being awarded the impressive accolade of ‘Best Head of a Public School’ 2020 at the Tatler Awards ceremony which took place in London. Tatler Schools hosted a fantastic evening and we couldn’t be more thrilled.
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