Dorset
Leweston School
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What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
Academic signal is not available for this school phase in our current dataset.
No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.
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This school has a Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
Watch-outs
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
What to do next
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Admissions and catchment
Independent schools run their own admissions outside the council process, so there is no catchment area or last offer distance to compare against. Registration and assessment dates are on the school’s website.
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
University destinations
The Department for Education does not publish Oxbridge, Russell Group or top-third university destinations for independent schools.
Entry, tests and fees
Fees
Reception to Year 2 — £3,585 per term
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Years 3 and 4 — £4,550 per term
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Year 5 — £5,167 per term
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Year 6 — £6,162 per term
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Year 4 — £6,173 per term
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Year 5 — £6,628 per term
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Year 6 — £7,632 per term
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Years 7 and 8 — £7,909 per term
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Years 12 and 13 — £8,286 per term
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Years 9 to 11 — £8,475 per term
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Years 7 and 8 — £9,339 per term
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Years 12 and 13 — £9,350 per term plus £40 per overnight stay
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Years 4 to 6 — £9,446 per term
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Years 12 and 13 — £9,750 per term
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Years 9 to 11 — £9,900 per term
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Years 7 and 8 — £11,793 per term
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Years 9 to 13 — £12,880 per term
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Years 7 and 8 — £13,628 per term
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Years 9 to 13 — £14,990 per term
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Years 7 and 8 — £11,793 per term
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Years 9 to 13 — £12,880 per term
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Bursaries and scholarships
A bursary is means tested reduction in fees. Bursary awards can take many forms but are typically worth between 10-20% of the fees. All bursaries are subject to…
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Admissions
Common Entrance is not required, though pupils from prep schools that offer it may sit it if they wish.
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Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 42 | 40.8 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.4 |
| 2023/2024 | 72 | 46.1 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4.1 |
| 2022/2023 | 54 | 45.9 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4.3 |
| 2021/2022 | 50 | 50.5 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4.6 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Dorset for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 113920 |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 2-19 |
| Headteacher | Head John Paget-Tomlinson |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Catholic |
| Postcode | DT9 6EN |
| Latest pupils | 42 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6EN
http://www.leweston.co.ukView local authority page1963210691| DfE number | 6025 |
| UKPRN | 10008505 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 1949 |
| GIAS updated | 24 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |