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The Gryphon School

Bristol Road, Sherborne, DT9 4EQ
Part of: SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Gryphon School
Sherborne, DT9 4EQ
1,555 Pupils
1,495 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
20.50% FSM %
762 Boys
793 Girls
About The Gryphon School

Located in Sherborne (DT9 4EQ), The Gryphon School is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–18 with a Church of England character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Dorset.

It has 1,555 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,495. Current headteacher: Jim Gower.

Data for The Gryphon School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
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 Non-selective
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST
Opened 01-08-2012
UKPRN 10038102
URN 138471
Data Last Updated 16-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Yvonne Bright Chair of Local Governing Body 24/07/2019 22/07/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Natalie Adams Local Governor 11/10/2024 10/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Christopher Bartlett Local Governor 05/02/2025 05/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Tom Crassweller Local Governor 01/06/2017 20/10/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Sarah Darlington Local Governor 30/04/2024 29/04/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Leigh Fisher Local Governor 05/06/2025 04/06/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Jim Gower Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Neil Grenyer Local Governor 20/05/2018 19/05/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Julia Massey Local Governor 03/12/2024 02/12/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Catherine Moore Local Governor 21/10/2025 20/10/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sally Palmer Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by trustees
Dr Julie Philpin Local Governor 06/03/2022 05/03/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Sherborne Primary School
0.44 km • Sherborne
Other
Harbour Vale School
0.52 km • Sherborne
Other
Sherborne School
1.31 km • Sherborne
Other
Sherborne Preparatory School
1.33 km • Sherborne
Other
Sherborne School for Girls
1.48 km • Sherborne
Other
Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School
2.42 km • Sherborne
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Gryphon School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Sherborne, Dorset.
The Gryphon School has 1,555 pupils, with a capacity of 1,495.
The Gryphon School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at The Gryphon School is: Non-selective.
Yes, The Gryphon School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at The Gryphon School is Mr Jim Gower.
The Gryphon School is at Bristol Road, Sherborne, DT9 4EQ, in the Dorset local authority, South West.
Sixth form at The Gryphon School: Has a sixth form.
The Gryphon School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Jim Gower
Bristol Road, Sherborne, DT9 4EQ
01935813122
www.Gryphon.dorset.sch.uk/
Location
DT9 4EQ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138471
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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