Open Independent Catholic Mixed

Leweston School

Sherborne, DT9 6EN
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Leweston School
Sherborne, DT9 6EN
576 Pupils
725 Capacity
2–19 Age Range
— FSM %
250 Boys
326 Girls
About Leweston School

Leweston School is an Independent schools for pupils aged 2–19 based in Dorset, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Catholic character.

It has 576 pupils on roll. School capacity: 725. Current headteacher: John Paget-Tomlinson.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Dorset or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Other independent school
Type Group Independent schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Dorset
Region South West
Administrative District Dorset
Parliamentary Constituency West Dorset
Ward Yetminster
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders Boarding school
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
SEN (Statutory / Non-stat) 4 / 182
Inspectorate ISI
Opened 01-01-1949
UKPRN 10008505
URN 113920
Data Last Updated 07-01-2026
Schools Nearby
Thornford CofE Primary School
3.23 km • Sherborne
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Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School
3.4 km • Sherborne
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Sherborne School
4.18 km • Sherborne
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Sherborne Preparatory School
4.19 km • Sherborne
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Sherborne School for Girls
4.33 km • Sherborne
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
4.54 km • Sherborne
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Frequently Asked Questions
Leweston School is a Other independent school (group: Independent schools) in Sherborne, Dorset.
Leweston School has 576 pupils, with a capacity of 725.
Leweston School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
The admissions policy at Leweston School is: Non-selective.
Yes, Leweston School has a Catholic religious character.
The Head at Leweston School is Mr John Paget-Tomlinson.
Leweston School is at Sherborne, DT9 6EN, in the Dorset local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Leweston School: Has a sixth form.
Leweston School is currently open.
Contact
Head
Mr John Paget-Tomlinson
Sherborne, DT9 6EN
01963210691
www.leweston.co.uk
Location
DT9 6EN  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 113920
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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