Sherborne Schools Group
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Sherborne Schools Group is a leading charitable educational organisation based in Dorset. Formed in July 2024 through the merger of two long-established trusts, the group oversees a prestigious family of independent schools. It offers a distinctive educational pathway for pupils aged 3 to 18, operating a unique model that blends the strengths of single-sex and co-educational environments. By uniting historic boarding and day schools under one shared vision, Sherborne Schools Group provides a comprehensive, forward-thinking education while carefully preserving the unique identity and heritage of each institution.
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Sherborne Girls is an independent full-boarding and day school for girls aged 13 to 18, located on a campus in the historic market town of Sherborne, Dorset. Established in 1899, the school offers a tailored education that combines strong academic standards with extensive co-curricular opportunities, working in close collaboration with Sherborne Boys as part of the Sherborne Schools Group. Facilities include dedicated boarding houses, a science centre, and the Merritt Centre performing arts venue.
Hanford School is an independent boarding and day prep school for girls aged 7 to 13, located in Child Okeford near Blandford Forum, Dorset. Set within the Dorset countryside, the school is housed in a Grade I listed Jacobean manor house. Hanford offers a traditional yet adventurous education, balancing a tailored academic curriculum with extensive co-curricular opportunities, including riding, gardening and outdoor pursuits, fostering a nurturing and character-rich environment.
Sherborne School is an independent boarding school for boys aged 13 to 18, located in Dorset. Catering for senior and sixth form pupils, the school is situated within the historic precincts of Sherborne Abbey, occupying several buildings that originally belonged to a Benedictine monastery. It operates predominantly as a full boarding environment and maintains a close collaborative partnership with the neighbouring Sherborne Girls. The curriculum emphasises traditional academic subjects alongside extensive co-curricular programmes, supported by dedicated musical and sporting facilities.
Sherborne Preparatory School is a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 2 to 13, located in the historic market town of Sherborne, Dorset. The school caters for nursery, pre-prep, and prep stages, offering a nurturing environment with a curriculum that incorporates the Singapore approach to mathematics. Pupils benefit from an extensive extracurricular programme, including numerous musical ensembles and daily physical activities. Sharing facilities with the wider Sherborne Schools Group, the campus features a sports hall, an AstroTurf, and dedicated creative arts spaces.