Sherborne Boys
11+ Admissions Guide 2026

Sherborne School is an independent boarding school for male pupils, the majority of whom are full boarders. Founded by King Edward VI in 1550, the school is a charitable trust overseen by a board of governors who serve as its trustees. In April 2021, Sherborne School merged with Sherborne Preparatory School, with the two schools remaining as distinct entities under a single board of governors. The school aims to provide an all-boys boarding education within a community grounded in Christian values. It seeks to support and challenge every pupil, encouraging each one to develop confidence, integrity, and a strong sense of identity, as well as an ability to think and learn independently. The school hopes to develop compassionate and considerate young men with the skills and values to make a meaningful contribution to society and the wider world. Pupils come from a wide area across the UK, along with a small number from abroad. The school identifies pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, a number of whom receive specialist support, and there are also pupils for whom English is an additional language, some of whom receive further assistance. The curriculum is modified for those identified as the most able.

Boys have access to work mobile devices each day for lessons. Additional mobile devices access varies by year group and increases as they progress. Year 3, 4, 5 boys hand in devices before bedtime. Access to additional devices allocated during evenings and weekends by year group.