Sherborne Girls

Sherborne Girls

Sherborne Girls is proud to be one of the leading full-boarding girls’ schools for all-round personal development and academic fulfilment.

We aim to send out into the world girls of character, commitment and compassion who think clearly and creatively, choose wisely and have the courage to make a difference.

Sherborne Girls is an independent day and boarding school for girls aged 11 to 18. Founded in 1899, it has been at the forefront of girls’ education in Britain for over 100 years.

We offer a setting where academic focus is combined with the space to enjoy musical, creative, sporting and artistic pursuits, providing a wonderfully broad and enriching education that develops the unique talents of every girl within a caring and supportive environment.

Our close proximity and unique relationship with Sherborne School offers the best of both worlds, where the girls enjoy the benefits of single-sex education alongside a wealth of joint co-curricular opportunities and social normality.

With consistently outstanding results, excellent pastoral care and facilities which have been enhanced with a new £11m Arts Centre, parents can be assured that from the moment she joins us, their daughter is welcomed into a friendly, compassionate and caring full-boarding environment where her individual needs are nurtured and encouraged to ensure she fulfills her potential.

The school provides a rich environment for the development of well-educated, confident and caring young women who are committed to making significant and positive contributions to the world.

“A gem of a school, led by an inspiring, go-getting head. Sherborne Girls is better than ever, achieving fine academic standards and, through its partnership with Sherborne School, giving girls the best of both worlds – an all-girls’ education with a co-ed lifestyle. A sixth former told us ‘it’s a place of opportunity’ and it really is.” Good Schools Guide 2020

Shortlisted in the Independent Schools of the Year 2022 Awards for Best Boarding School of the Year, as well as a finalist in the BSA Supporting Excellence Awards for Best Community Work, Good Schools Guide for Best in Boarding 2022/2023 and the 2022 AMCIS Impact Award for Partnership and Outreach.

General information

Age range

11 - 18

Day / Boarding

Day, Full Boarding, Flexi Boarding

Religious affiliation

Church of England

Junior School Fees (per term)

Boarding: £14,658 Day: £11,490 Fees are inclusive of VAT

Senior School Fees (per term)

Boarding: £17,880 Day Boarding: £14,658* Day: £11,490 Fees are inclusive of VAT *Day Boarding fee guarantees a specific allocated boarding space, which will be available every night of term if a girl wishes to stay overnight at school. For each night she stays onsite, an additional charge of £55 will be payable. If a girl regularly stays at school for four nights or more per week, it is more financially efficient for parents to choose the full boarding option.

Sixth Form Fees (per term)

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Bursaries & Scholarships

Academic Scholarships are awarded at 11+, 13+ and 16+ based on relevant examinations and interview. Music Scholarships are available at 11+, 13+ and 16+. Scholarships are also available for outstanding promise in Art and Design, Drama and Sport at 13+ and 16+.

Assessments are held in October/November for Sixth Form entry and in January/February for 11+ and 13+ entry; all awards are made on merit. Whilst scholarship awards do not attract any fee discount, award holders receive enhanced provision and additional coaching in their scholarship area.

Bursarial support may be available in cases of demonstrable need, but applicants must be registered with the School before applying for a bursary. Dates for bursary application deadlines can be found on the website. All bursary applications are means-tested and administered by an external specialist agency.

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