--- title: Sherborne Prep description: Discover Sherborne Prep, an independent day and boarding school in Dorset. With a strong community, academic excellence, and stunning surroundings, it's the perfect place for children to thrive. image: https://ukschools.com/hubfs/Featured%20Schools/Sherborne%20Prep/SPS%20Boy%20in%20Flowers.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://ukschools.com/sherborne-prep#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 - [Our Approach](https://ukschools.com/advising-families) - [School Placement](https://ukschools.com/uk-schools) - [Immersion Courses](https://ukschools.com/school-immersions-programme) - [University Guidance](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 - [Our Approach](https://ukschools.com/advising-families) - [School Placement](https://ukschools.com/uk-schools) - [Immersion Courses](https://ukschools.com/school-immersions-programme) - [University Guidance](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 Prep Set in the heart of a historic Dorset market town, we are a co-educational day and full and flexi boarding prep school for children aged 3 – 13 years old. We are a school with a big heart. We understand that our pupils’ future success and happiness relies heavily on the foundations we lay during their time with us. By giving them a thorough grounding in values that shape them for life, we help them grow into caring, responsible, thoughtful young people who are ready to write the next chapter in their story. ![katharine davies 18](https://ukschools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jotform/250015412634040/katharine%20davies%2018.jpg?width=2000&height=1156&name=katharine%20davies%2018.jpg "katharine davies 18") For us, that means a unique blend of academic rigour, a rich co-curricular programme, and a deep commitment to wellbeing. Pupils chart a personal journey through Sherborne Prep, knowing they will be encouraged and challenged every step of the way. By putting character education at the heart of our ethos, we pay attention to every single child so every pupil feels an integral part of our wider school community. We want children to enjoy learning, work with purpose and discover what excites them. ![LR 369 19Mar2026 Moment Photography](https://ukschools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jotform/250015412634040/LR%20369%2019Mar2026%20Moment%20Photography.jpg?width=2000&height=1334&name=LR%20369%2019Mar2026%20Moment%20Photography.jpg "LR 369 19Mar2026 Moment Photography") Our Core Skills Programme is fully embedded across all year groups – pupils to articulate how they are improving as thinkers, collaborators and leaders at any early age. The Sherborne Prep Qualification (SPQ) exemplifies this ambition. Through extended independent research into real-world issues, pupils develop academic rigour, intellectual independence and moral awareness. Academics are more than balanced with an award winning co-curricular programme where passions are sparked, friendships are forged and confidence quietly builds. Our pupils go on to secure an impressive list of scholarships and awards each year. We support every child in developing their talents and shaping their own sense of self, while staying grounded and true to who they are. These are important years, and the habits formed here last a lifetime. Part of the Sherborne Schools Group, our pupils benefit from opportunities shared by our wider family of schools – in particular Sherborne Boys and Sherborne Girls. This gives pupils access to a richer variety of resources and learning opportunities, as well as deepening their sense of belonging.   Explore more here [![Sherborne Boys](https://hubspot-no-cache-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/26743376/interactive-393277824201.png)](https://ukschools.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLKYOHLD3epbPl%2FEpQ059aHXW%2BG5Am1JwbzGFsjPQ7ptIUPsABAmcPlFs09bWcm2L0GQQy2KhpkmcNHlwi%2BiIWy8DpsSGCBrS7XQ2j%2F4PVzvXCgzMU34aZ4Im4W8H6wEjC6yEQInO7mfzP6xhPudKN1nRcscihlpc7F4OwThWTffbiZZFh4XtwG1zunxnstXIXhecQB%2FtcbatmNx&webInteractiveContentId=393277824201&portalId=26743376&hsLang=en) [![Sherborne Girls](https://hubspot-no-cache-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/26743376/interactive-393277824220.png)](https://ukschools.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJC80BOd4%2FNBSJBNn%2F6JIKdBcT1MRwEhqvK1hrfJQPjUF17wYaTMeGH2tc%2FXb94uJVNP%2BVTfn0HhIJWaAsUj%2BO7Rz%2F1YZI%2FopKzZ2Wbz0NGk%2FulgpgBbouCoRV8%2B45Mq5a24dfEGq3Tkfi9kBVo3C%2BCs55U94tassOc2w3AN9iB5MnZqvMBVLluIQ3tPv2AFxkLwx2YD0h7rfe94g%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=393277824220&portalId=26743376&hsLang=en) ![SPS Oct24116 (1)](https://ukschools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Featured%20Schools/Sherborne%20Prep/Update%20Feb%202025/SPS%20Oct24116%20(1).jpg?width=2000&height=1258&name=SPS%20Oct24116%20(1).jpg "SPS Oct24116 (1)") ![SPS Boy Girl in SS Library](https://ukschools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Featured%20Schools/Sherborne%20Prep/SPS%20Boy%20Girl%20in%20SS%20Library.jpg?width=226&height=329&name=SPS%20Boy%20Girl%20in%20SS%20Library.jpg "SPS Boy Girl in SS Library") ![katharine davies 3](https://ukschools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jotform/250015412634040/katharine%20davies%203.jpg?width=219&height=329&name=katharine%20davies%203.jpg "katharine davies 3") ![JSM\_0135\_WEB-1](https://ukschools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Featured%20Schools/Sherborne%20Prep/Update%20Feb%202025/JSM_0135_WEB-1.jpeg?width=207&height=329&name=JSM_0135_WEB-1.jpeg "JSM_0135_WEB-1") ![LR 638 19Mar2026 Moment Photography](https://ukschools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jotform/250015412634040/LR%20638%2019Mar2026%20Moment%20Photography.jpg?width=219&height=328&name=LR%20638%2019Mar2026%20Moment%20Photography.jpg "LR 638 19Mar2026 Moment Photography") ![JSM\_0135\_WEB](https://26743376.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/26743376/hubfs/Featured%20Schools/Sherborne%20Prep/Update%20Feb%202025/JSM_0135_WEB.jpeg?width=1200&length=1200&name=JSM_0135_WEB.jpeg) ![IMG\_4534](https://26743376.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/26743376/hubfs/Featured%20Schools/Sherborne%20Prep/Update%20Feb%202025/IMG_4534.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=IMG_4534.jpg) ![katharine davies 3](https://26743376.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/26743376/hubfs/Jotform/250015412634040/katharine%20davies%203.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=katharine%20davies%203.jpg) ![LR 638 19Mar2026 Moment Photography](https://26743376.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/26743376/hubfs/Jotform/250015412634040/LR%20638%2019Mar2026%20Moment%20Photography.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=LR%20638%2019Mar2026%20Moment%20Photography.jpg) ![tom soper](https://26743376.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/26743376/hubfs/Jotform/250015412634040/tom%20soper.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=tom%20soper.jpg) ![LR 741 19Mar2026 Moment Photography](https://26743376.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/26743376/hubfs/Jotform/250015412634040/LR%20741%2019Mar2026%20Moment%20Photography.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=LR%20741%2019Mar2026%20Moment%20Photography.jpg) ![katharine davies 14](https://26743376.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/26743376/hubfs/Jotform/250015412634040/katharine%20davies%2014.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=katharine%20davies%2014.jpg) ![katharine davies 18](https://26743376.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/26743376/hubfs/Jotform/250015412634040/katharine%20davies%2018.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=katharine%20davies%2018.jpg) ![tom soper](https://26743376.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/26743376/hubfs/Jotform/250015412634040/tom%20soper.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=tom%20soper.jpg) ![LR 741 19Mar2026 Moment Photography](https://26743376.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/26743376/hubfs/Jotform/250015412634040/LR%20741%2019Mar2026%20Moment%20Photography.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=LR%20741%2019Mar2026%20Moment%20Photography.jpg) ![katharine davies 14](https://26743376.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/26743376/hubfs/Jotform/250015412634040/katharine%20davies%2014.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=katharine%20davies%2014.jpg) ![katharine davies 18](https://26743376.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/26743376/hubfs/Jotform/250015412634040/katharine%20davies%2018.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=katharine%20davies%2018.jpg) ![SP-logo-inline-left-COLOUR](https://ukschools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jotform/250015412634040/SP-logo-inline-left-COLOUR.png?width=457&height=100&name=SP-logo-inline-left-COLOUR.png "SP-logo-inline-left-COLOUR") ## School Videos --- ## School Information **School Facts** - **Head -**  Mrs Annie Gent - **School type -** Co-Education - **Age Range -** 3 - 13 - **Pupil Numbers -** 213 (full and flexi-boarding available) **Address:** Acreman Street, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3NY   **Phone -**  [01935 812097](tel:+441935812097) **Website - [www.sherborneprep.group](http://www.sherborneprep.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)