--- title: Sherborne Boys description: Sherborne Boys School offers a leading full-boarding education focused on academic excellence, character development, and personal growth in a vibrant, supportive community. image: https://ukschools.com/hubfs/Featured%20Schools/Sherborne%20Boys/JSM-8196%20d_WEB.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://ukschools.com/sherborne-boys#main-content) [![UKschools (1)](https://ukschools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/UKschools%20(1).png?width=300&height=48&name=UKschools%20(1).png)](https://ukschools.com?hsLang=en) - [About Us](https://ukschools.com/about-us) - Students & Families Show submenu for Students & Families - [How we work](https://ukschools.com/advising-families) - [School Placement](https://ukschools.com/uk-schools) - [University Placement](https://ukschools.com/uk-universities) - [Testimonials](https://ukschools.com/testimonials) - Courses & Learning Show submenu for Courses & Learning - [UK Summer Schools](https://ukschools.com/uk-summer-schools) - [Catalyst](https://ukschools.com/catalyst) - [Malvern College Summer School](https://ukschools.com/malvern-college-summer-school) - [Taunton International Summer School](https://ukschools.com/taunton-school-international-summer-school) - [18+ Courses](https://ukschools.com/18courses) - [Tutoring](https://ukschools.com/tutoring) - [Atom Learning](https://ukschools.com/atom-learning) - [UKISET](https://ukschools.com/ukiset) - [Advice for Schools](https://ukschools.com/school-consultancy) Show submenu for Advice for Schools - [Strategic Consultancy](https://ukschools.com/school-consultancy#StrategicConsultancy) - [Restructuring & Change](https://ukschools.com/school-consultancy#RestructuringChange) - [Mergers & Acquisitions](https://ukschools.com/school-consultancy#MergersAcquisitions) - [Marketing & Media](https://ukschools.com/school-consultancy#MarketingMedia) - [Fundraising & Development](https://ukschools.com/school-consultancy#FundraisingandDevelopment) - [Featured School Update](https://ukschools.com/featured-school-update) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [About Us](https://ukschools.com/about-us) - Students & Families Show submenu for Students & Families - [How we work](https://ukschools.com/advising-families) - [School Placement](https://ukschools.com/uk-schools) - [University Placement](https://ukschools.com/uk-universities) - [Testimonials](https://ukschools.com/testimonials) - Courses & Learning Show submenu for Courses & Learning - [UK Summer Schools](https://ukschools.com/uk-summer-schools) - [Catalyst](https://ukschools.com/catalyst) - [Malvern College Summer School](https://ukschools.com/malvern-college-summer-school) - [Taunton International Summer School](https://ukschools.com/taunton-school-international-summer-school) - [18+ Courses](https://ukschools.com/18courses) - [Tutoring](https://ukschools.com/tutoring) - [Atom Learning](https://ukschools.com/atom-learning) - [UKISET](https://ukschools.com/ukiset) - [Advice for Schools](https://ukschools.com/school-consultancy) Show submenu for Advice for Schools - [Strategic Consultancy](https://ukschools.com/school-consultancy#StrategicConsultancy) - [Restructuring & Change](https://ukschools.com/school-consultancy#RestructuringChange) - [Mergers & Acquisitions](https://ukschools.com/school-consultancy#MergersAcquisitions) - [Marketing & Media](https://ukschools.com/school-consultancy#MarketingMedia) - [Fundraising & Development](https://ukschools.com/school-consultancy#FundraisingandDevelopment) - [Featured School Update](https://ukschools.com/featured-school-update) [Featured Schools](https://ukschools.com/listings?hsLang=en)       Sherborne Boy's School  Sherborne Boys is proud to be one of the UK’s leading full-boarding boys’ schools, established over 900 years ago, our focus on academic fulfillment and all-round personal development shapes boys so they can deal with uncertainty, lead change, and make a difference.   ![ssapr25-092\_305](https://ukschools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Featured%20Schools/Sherborne%20Boys/ssapr25-092_305.jpg?width=2000&height=1333&name=ssapr25-092_305.jpg "ssapr25-092_305") Our strong focus on Character Education helps every boy find his own path; ours is a vibrant, supportive community with wellbeing at its heart where everyone’s talents are nurtured and celebrated. We are part of Sherborne Schools Group and our close partnership with [Sherborne Girls](https://ukschools.com/sherborne-girls?hsLang=en) means we offer the benefits of focused single-sex classrooms with the social benefits of a coeducational setting.   We believe every boy should be stretched, supported, and inspired to develop a lifelong love of learning**.** Our beautiful location, in an historic Dorset market town, has direct rail links to mainline London stations, and regional airports are within easy reach. ![SHERBORNE-BOYS PORTRAITS\_180625\_©tomsoperphotography\_5\_8572](https://26743376.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/26743376/hubfs/Featured%20Schools/Sherborne%20Boys/SHERBORNE-BOYS%20PORTRAITS_180625_%C2%A9tomsoperphotography_5_8572.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=SHERBORNE-BOYS%20PORTRAITS_180625_%C2%A9tomsoperphotography_5_8572.jpg) ![ss-june25-035\_7055](https://26743376.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/26743376/hubfs/Featured%20Schools/Sherborne%20Boys/ss-june25-035_7055.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=ss-june25-035_7055.jpg) ![16\_5655](https://26743376.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/26743376/hubfs/Featured%20Schools/Sherborne%20Boys/16_5655.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=16_5655.jpg) ![17 (1)\_8366](https://26743376.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/26743376/hubfs/Featured%20Schools/Sherborne%20Boys/17%20(1)_8366.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=17%20(1)_8366.jpg) ![6\_1106](https://26743376.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/26743376/hubfs/Featured%20Schools/Sherborne%20Boys/6_1106.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=6_1106.jpg) ![12\_401](https://26743376.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/26743376/hubfs/Featured%20Schools/Sherborne%20Boys/12_401.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=12_401.jpg) ![14\_7637](https://26743376.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/26743376/hubfs/Featured%20Schools/Sherborne%20Boys/14_7637.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=14_7637.jpg) ![3 (3)\_8736](https://26743376.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/26743376/hubfs/Featured%20Schools/Sherborne%20Boys/3%20(3)_8736.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=3%20(3)_8736.jpg) ![DSC\_0347 (2) (1)\_5567](https://26743376.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/26743376/hubfs/Featured%20Schools/Sherborne%20Boys/DSC_0347%20(2)%20(1)_5567.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=DSC_0347%20(2)%20(1)_5567.jpg) ![SHERBORNE-BOYS PORTRAITS\_180625\_©tomsoperphotography\_5\_8572](https://26743376.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/26743376/hubfs/Featured%20Schools/Sherborne%20Boys/SHERBORNE-BOYS%20PORTRAITS_180625_%C2%A9tomsoperphotography_5_8572.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=SHERBORNE-BOYS%20PORTRAITS_180625_%C2%A9tomsoperphotography_5_8572.jpg) ![ss-june25-035\_7055](https://26743376.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/26743376/hubfs/Featured%20Schools/Sherborne%20Boys/ss-june25-035_7055.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=ss-june25-035_7055.jpg) ![16\_5655](https://26743376.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/26743376/hubfs/Featured%20Schools/Sherborne%20Boys/16_5655.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=16_5655.jpg) ![17 (1)\_8366](https://26743376.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/26743376/hubfs/Featured%20Schools/Sherborne%20Boys/17%20(1)_8366.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=17%20(1)_8366.jpg) ![6\_1106](https://26743376.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/26743376/hubfs/Featured%20Schools/Sherborne%20Boys/6_1106.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=6_1106.jpg) ![12\_401](https://26743376.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/26743376/hubfs/Featured%20Schools/Sherborne%20Boys/12_401.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=12_401.jpg) ![14\_7637](https://26743376.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/26743376/hubfs/Featured%20Schools/Sherborne%20Boys/14_7637.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=14_7637.jpg) ![3 (3)\_8736](https://26743376.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/26743376/hubfs/Featured%20Schools/Sherborne%20Boys/3%20(3)_8736.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=3%20(3)_8736.jpg) ![DSC\_0347 (2) (1)\_5567](https://26743376.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/26743376/hubfs/Featured%20Schools/Sherborne%20Boys/DSC_0347%20(2)%20(1)_5567.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=DSC_0347%20(2)%20(1)_5567.jpg) ![SB-logo-inline-left-COLOUR](https://ukschools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jotform/250015412634040/SB-logo-inline-left-COLOUR.png?width=457&height=100&name=SB-logo-inline-left-COLOUR.png "SB-logo-inline-left-COLOUR") ## School Videos --- ## School Information **School Facts** - **Head -**  Simon Heard - **School type -** Boys School - **Age Range -** 13 - 18 - **Pupil Numbers -** 540 (500 Boarders) **Address:** Abbey Road, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3AP   **Phone -  [01935 810403](tel:01935810403)** **Website -** [www.sherborneboys.group](http://www.sherborneboys.group) --- [Contact Us](https://ukschools.com/contact-us?hsLang=en) [instagram icon](https://www.instagram.com/ukschools_com/) [facebook-f icon](https://www.facebook.com/ukschools/) ## © Copyright 2026 [UKschools.com](https://ukschools.com/?hsLang=en), All Rights Reserved [Cookie Policy ](https://ukschools.com/cookies?hsLang=en)