The Gryphon School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Sherborne, DT9 4EQ
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 41% in England
5 of 18 in Dorset
Pupils
1,569
First preferences per place
1.13
2026/27
Absence
7.9%
2024/25
A level average
B-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 50.1 | 48.1 | 46.7 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45% | 46% | 44% | |
| Average English grade | 5.2 | 5.0 | 4.8 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 57% | 52% | 54% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.14 | -0.06 | — |
66% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Buckler's Mead School · 4.8 mi · Good · Bottom 41% in England
- Westfield Academy · 5.9 mi · No rating · Bottom 32% in England
- Preston School Academy · 6.3 mi · Good · Top 36% in England
- King Arthur's School · 7.7 mi · Not judged · Bottom 17% in England
- Sturminster Newton High School · 9.3 mi · Report card · Bottom 47% in England
- Stanchester Academy · 9.3 mi · Not judged · Bottom 37% in England
The neighbourhood
The Gryphon School is in Sherborne (typical home £327,250, crime low).
What is The Gryphon School's Ofsted rating?
The Gryphon School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does The Gryphon School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Gryphon School is in the top 41% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.