Open Independent Mixed

Sherborne Preparatory School

39 Acreman Street, Sherborne, DT9 3NY
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Sherborne Preparatory School
Sherborne, DT9 3NY
198 Pupils
280 Capacity
3–14 Age Range
— FSM %
104 Boys
94 Girls
About Sherborne Preparatory School

Sherborne Preparatory School is a Not applicable Independent schools serving Sherborne and the surrounding area in Dorset. The school for pupils aged 3–14 is part of the South West region.

It has 198 pupils on roll. School capacity: 280. Current headteacher: Annie Gent.

Information on Sherborne Preparatory School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

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 Sherborne West
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders Boarding school
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
SEN (Statutory / Non-stat) 1 / 30
Inspectorate ISI
Opened 01-01-1917
UKPRN 10018160
URN 113917
Data Last Updated 26-01-2026
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0.14 km • Sherborne
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0.58 km • Sherborne
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Harbour Vale School
0.85 km • Sherborne
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Sherborne Primary School
0.98 km • Sherborne
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Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School
1.16 km • Sherborne
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The Gryphon School
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sherborne Preparatory School is a Other independent school (group: Independent schools) in Sherborne, Dorset.
Sherborne Preparatory School has 198 pupils, with a capacity of 280.
Sherborne Preparatory School caters for pupils aged 3 to 14.
The Headteacher at Sherborne Preparatory School is Mrs Annie Gent.
Sherborne Preparatory School is at 39 Acreman Street, Sherborne, Sherborne, DT9 3NY, in the Dorset local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Sherborne Preparatory School: Does not have a sixth form.
Sherborne Preparatory School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Annie Gent
39 Acreman Street, Sherborne, Sherborne, DT9 3NY
01935812097
www.sherborneprep.group/
Location
DT9 3NY  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 113917
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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