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THIS IS SHERBORNE


SHERBORNE SCHOOL IS AN HMC INDEPENDENT FULL BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR BOYS
AGED 13-18 IN DORSET.

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WELCOME TO


SHERBORNE


YOUTUBE

 

Welcome to Sherborne School

 

Everyone involved in Sherborne’s community agrees: it is a special place, with
an ethos all of its own. That is partly a result of our unique setting. It is as
if history seeps from the golden stones of our buildings, giving our boys a
profound sense that they are part of a living tradition.

> But there is more to our distinctiveness than this. We are committed to
> providing an all-boys, full-boarding, education that is shaped for the
> twenty-first century. In this way, we create the time and space to nurture our
> boys’...

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YOUTUBE

 

Welcome to Sherborne School

 



SHERBORNE


NEWS


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MMince Pies Chamber Music Recital We were delighted to welcome so many members
of the local community, staff and boys to this year's 'Mince Pies and Chamber
Music Recital'. The boys entertained audiences with stunning performances in the
final recital of term. #Sherborne#SherborneMusic...

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MMince Pies Chamber Music Recital We were delighted to welcome so many members
of the local community, staff and boys to this year's 'Mince Pies and Chamber
Music Recital'. The boys entertained audiences with stunning performances in the
final recital of term. #Sherborne#SherborneMusic...

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SSherborne School Lunchtime Recital 2nd December 2022 (Pianists II)

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SSherborne's Sixth Form - Finding The Best Pathway

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WWishing everyone a wonderful Christmas. #Sherborne #SherborneChristmas
#Christmas #SherborneAbbey https://t.co/NeCcX8dqpX

25 | 12 | 2022readview more

instagram

MMince Pies Chamber Music Recital We were delighted to welcome so many members
of the local community, staff and boys to this year's 'Mince Pies and Chamber
Music Recital'. The boys entertained audiences with stunning performances in the
final recital of term. #Sherborne#SherborneMusic...

16 | 12 | 2022viewview more

facebook

MMince Pies Chamber Music Recital We were delighted to welcome so many members
of the local community, staff and boys to this year's 'Mince Pies and Chamber
Music Recital'. The boys entertained audiences with stunning performances in the
final recital of term. #Sherborne#SherborneMusic...

16 | 12 | 2022readview more

youtube

SSherborne School Lunchtime Recital 2nd December 2022 (Pianists II)

15 | 12 | 2022watchview more

news

SSherborne's Sixth Form - Finding The Best Pathway

20 | 12 | 2022readview more

twitter

WWishing everyone a wonderful Christmas. #Sherborne #SherborneChristmas
#Christmas #SherborneAbbey https://t.co/NeCcX8dqpX

25 | 12 | 2022readview more

instagram

MMince Pies Chamber Music Recital We were delighted to welcome so many members
of the local community, staff and boys to this year's 'Mince Pies and Chamber
Music Recital'. The boys entertained audiences with stunning performances in the
final recital of term. #Sherborne#SherborneMusic...

16 | 12 | 2022viewview more
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THE PROCESS OF


FORMATION

Education is a process of formation. It is about helping young people grow into
themselves, fulfilling their potential and preparing for the next stage in their
lives.

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CHARLIE


THE DIGBY



my story
 


OLIVER


HARPER HOUSE



my story

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FREDDIE


SCHOOL HOUSE



my story
 


HUGH BONNEVILLE


LYON HOUSE

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Alumni

shirburnian stories


WHY


SHERBORNE?

WWe believe that academic stretch should be available to every pupil, whatever
his interests and enthusiasms.

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   PURSUIT OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCEEDUCATION FOR TOMORROW’S WORLD
   
   We believe that academic stretch should be available to every pupil, whatever
   his interests and enthusiasms.
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   PARTNERSHIP WITH SHERBORNE GIRLSSEPARATE YET TOGETHER
   
   We believe this makes us unique in significant ways that will benefit your
   child. In short we offer a very different kind of single-sex education.
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   FULL-BOARDING ENVIRONMENTCOMMUNITY OF CARE AND OPPORTUNITY
   
   Sherborne offers a distinctive education in so many ways, but none more so
   than in our commitment to providing an all-boys, full-boarding experience.
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   UNIQUE LOCATIONTHRIVING, WELL CONNECTED MARKET TOWN
   
   Sherborne lies in the beautiful Dorset countryside, but is very easily
   accessible from London and other major cities.

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PARTNERSHIP WITH SHERBORNE GIRLSSEPARATE YET TOGETHER

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FULL-BOARDING ENVIRONMENTCOMMUNITY OF CARE AND OPPORTUNITY

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UNIQUE LOCATIONTHRIVING, WELL CONNECTED MARKET TOWN

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UPCOMING


EVENTS


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TThird Form Parent Presentation

10FebThird Form Parent Presentation11:20 - 12:30

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FFifth Form Rugby Trip (timings to be confirmed)

24FebFifth Form Rugby Trip (timings to be confirmed)17:15

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SSixth Form CCF Tower of London visit

05MarSixth Form CCF Tower of London visit09:30 - 17:00

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LLAMDA Exams

06MarLAMDA Exams08:30 - 17:00

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LLAMDA Exams

07MarLAMDA Exams 08:30 - 17:00

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FFifth Form Parent Presentation - A Level Options & Trial Exams & Managing
Anxiety

20JanFifth Form Parent Presentation - A Level Options & Trial Exams & Managing
Anxiety11:20 - 12:30

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UUpper Sixth Form A Level Drama Trip

23JanUpper Sixth Form A Level Drama Trip 08:00 - 18:45

08:00 - 18:45viewview more

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TTaunton Festival (for large ensembles)

30JanTaunton Festival (for large ensembles)All day

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FFourth Form Literature Trip - GCSE Poetry Live

30JanFourth Form Literature Trip - GCSE Poetry Live08:45 - 16:30

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10FebThird Form Parent Presentation11:20 - 12:30

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FFifth Form Rugby Trip (timings to be confirmed)

24FebFifth Form Rugby Trip (timings to be confirmed)17:15

17:15viewview more

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SSixth Form CCF Tower of London visit

05MarSixth Form CCF Tower of London visit09:30 - 17:00

09:30 - 17:00viewview more

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LLAMDA Exams

06MarLAMDA Exams08:30 - 17:00

08:30 - 17:00viewview more

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LLAMDA Exams

07MarLAMDA Exams 08:30 - 17:00

08:30 - 17:00viewview more

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FFifth Form Parent Presentation - A Level Options & Trial Exams & Managing
Anxiety

20JanFifth Form Parent Presentation - A Level Options & Trial Exams & Managing
Anxiety11:20 - 12:30

11:20 - 12:30viewview more

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UUpper Sixth Form A Level Drama Trip

23JanUpper Sixth Form A Level Drama Trip 08:00 - 18:45

08:00 - 18:45viewview more

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TTaunton Festival (for large ensembles)

30JanTaunton Festival (for large ensembles)All day

All dayviewview more

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FFourth Form Literature Trip - GCSE Poetry Live

30JanFourth Form Literature Trip - GCSE Poetry Live08:45 - 16:30

08:45 - 16:30viewview more

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TThird Form Parent Presentation

10FebThird Form Parent Presentation11:20 - 12:30

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 * school calendar
 * latest news
 * boarding houses
 * sports fixtures
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CONTACT


ADDRESS

Sherborne School, Abbey Road, 

Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3AP

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Sherborne School is a charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in
England and Wales (company number: 4002575), and registered with the Charity
Commission for England and Wales (registration number: 1081228). Registered
Office: Sherborne School, Abbey Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3LF

Safeguarding:
Sherborne School takes its safeguarding responsibilities very seriously. If you
have any Safeguarding questions or concerns, please contact our Designated
Safeguarding Lead at Allister.Sheffield@sherborne.org. Our Safeguarding Policy
can be found here.

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Sherborne School is a charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in
England and Wales (company number: 4002575), and registered with the Charity
Commission for England and Wales (registration number: 1081228)

Safeguarding:
Sherborne School takes its safeguarding responsibilities very seriously. If you
have any Safeguarding questions or concerns, please contact our Designated
Safeguarding Lead at Allister.Sheffield@sherborne.org. Our Safeguarding Policy
can be found here.

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