Best 3 Primary schools in Sherborne – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Charlton Horethorne Church of England Primary School (Primary) in Sherborne; St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas (Primary) in Sherborne; St Andrew's Church of England Primary School (Primary) in Sherborne — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Charlton Horethorne Church of England Primary School, St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas and St Andrew's Church of England Primary School. They are primary phase and academy converter type located around Sherborne, Dorset. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Charlton Horethorne Church of England Primary School), published Sep 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Charlton Horethorne Church of England Primary School (Sep 2023). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 250, typical FSM 10–15%, range 5–10%–20–25%; all within the Sherborne Area Schools' Trust trust.

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Attribute	Charlton Horethorne Church of England Primary School DT9 4NL	St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas DT9 6RH	St Andrew's Church of England Primary School DT9 6LS
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Sherborne Dorset DT9 4NL	Sherborne Dorset DT9 6RH	Sherborne Dorset DT9 6LS
Latest Ofsted	2 24 Sep 2023	2 20 Mar 2022	2 17 Oct 2021
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	57	119	200
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Sherborne Area Schools' Trust	Sherborne Area Schools' Trust	Sherborne Area Schools' Trust
Website	www.charltonhorethornecofeprimary.co.uk	www.bradfordabbasprimary.co.uk	www.yetminster.dorset.sch.uk
Telephone	01963220345	01935476515	01935872430
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Charlton Horethorne Church of England Primary School

DT9 4NL

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 4NL
Ofsted: 2 24 Sep 2023
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Sherborne Area Schools' Trust
Website: www.charltonhorethornecofeprimary.co.uk
Telephone: 01963220345

St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas

DT9 6RH

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 6RH
Ofsted: 2 20 Mar 2022
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Sherborne Area Schools' Trust
Website: www.bradfordabbasprimary.co.uk
Telephone: 01935476515

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

DT9 6LS

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 6LS
Ofsted: 2 17 Oct 2021
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Sherborne Area Schools' Trust
Website: www.yetminster.dorset.sch.uk
Telephone: 01935872430

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.