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Sherborne Primary School

Harbour Way, Sherborne, DT9 4AJ
Part of: SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Sherborne Primary School
Sherborne, DT9 4AJ
319 Pupils
330 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
21.00% FSM %
177 Boys
142 Girls
About Sherborne Primary School

Sherborne Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Sherborne, Dorset, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 319 pupils on roll. School capacity: 330. Current headteacher: Felicity Griffiths.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Dorset
Region South West
Administrative District Dorset
Parliamentary Constituency West Dorset
Ward Sherborne East
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST
Opened 01-06-2017
UKPRN 10063974
URN 144417
Data Last Updated 04-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Paul Carling Chair of Local Governing Body 16/01/2021 16/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Ruth Adler Local Governor 07/07/2023 07/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Carling Local Governor 16/11/2021 16/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Michela Chiappa-Patching Local Governor 16/11/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Natalia Dymek Local Governor 30/06/2025 29/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jon Fletcher Local Governor 07/07/2023 07/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rachel Goodfellow Local Governor 05/02/2025 04/02/2029 Appointed by academy members
Mrs Felicity Griffiths Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Shirley Hyde Local Governor 22/10/2025 21/10/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Bethan Moore Local Governor 16/11/2021 16/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ashley Philpin Local Governor 30/06/2025 29/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Louise Sandy Local Governor 01/09/2023 01/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Harbour Vale School
0.13 km • Sherborne
Other
The Gryphon School
0.44 km • Sherborne
Other
Sherborne School
0.94 km • Sherborne
Other
Sherborne Preparatory School
0.98 km • Sherborne
Other
Sherborne School for Girls
1.28 km • Sherborne
Other
Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School
2.13 km • Sherborne
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Sherborne Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Sherborne, Dorset.
Sherborne Primary School has 319 pupils, with a capacity of 330.
Sherborne Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Sherborne Primary School is Mrs Felicity Griffiths.
Sherborne Primary School is at Harbour Way, Sherborne, DT9 4AJ, in the Dorset local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Sherborne Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Sherborne Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Felicity Griffiths
Harbour Way, Sherborne, DT9 4AJ
01935812619
www.sherbornepri.dorset.sch.uk
Location
DT9 4AJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 144417
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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