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The Gryphon School is a non-selective, Church of England academy. It has about 1,550 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In June 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Sherborne Area Schools' Trust. (Other schools in this trust include King Arthur's School, Sturminster Newton High School and Shaftesbury School.)
Particular strengths include Finances, Environment, Representation and Attainment. Relative weaknesses include Admissions.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Buckler's Mead School | |
| 6.0 | Westfield Academy | |
| 6.3 | Preston School Academy | |
| 7.7 | King Arthur's School | |
| 9.3 | Sturminster Newton High School | |
| 9.3 | Stanchester Academy | |
| 9.5 | Ansford Academy | |
| 10.3 | Sexey's School | |
| 12.0 | Gillingham School | |
| 12.9 | Wadham School | |
| 14.0 | Beaminster School | |
| 14.3 | Huish Episcopi Academy |
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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is very low.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Attainment: Above average. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Above average. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is above average, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Provision for special educational needs
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