The Gryphon School
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 46.7 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 46.7
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 62%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- -0.06
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.24, 0.13]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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- Faith admissions criteria apply (Church of England). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 234 | 46.7 | — | 62.4% | 33.3% | 4.1 |
| 2023/2024 | 239 | 48.1 | -0.06 | 62.8% | 33.9% | 4.3 |
| 2022/2023 | 236 | 50.1 | +0.14 | 67.0% | 38.0% | 4.4 |
| 2021/2022 | 236 | 53.5 | +0.19 | 68.0% | 42.0% | 4.7 |
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School information
| URN | 138471 |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Jim Gower |
| Trust | SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | DT9 4EQ |
| Latest pupils | 234 |
| FSM eligible | 20.5% |
Contact and identifiers
Bristol Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4EQ
http://www.Gryphon.dorset.sch.uk/1935813122| DfE number | 4512 |
| UKPRN | 10038102 |
| Opened | 1 Aug 2012 |
| GIAS updated | 16 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |