Boarding Schools
About Sherborne Girls
Sherborne Girls is proud to be one of the UK’s leading, full-boarding girls’ schools, renowned for all-round personal development and academic fulfilment. Founded in 1899, they have been at the forefront of girls’ education in Britain for over 100 years. Their transformative education provides girls with the sense of purpose and depth of character to lead change, inspire others and find their place in the world.
Blending academic challenge with a strong focus on Character Education, they help every girl thrive in their nurturing community. Through individualised learning, they uncover talent, release potential and give girls conditions in which to flourish.
Sherborne Girls offers a setting where academic focus is combined with the space to enjoy musical, creative, sporting and artistic pursuits, providing an incredibly broad and enriching education that develops the unique talents of every girl, within a truly supportive environment.
Part of Sherborne Schools Group, their proximity to and unique relationship with Sherborne Boys offers the best of both worlds, combining the focus of single-sex classrooms with the social benefits of a coeducational setting. The beautiful location, in the historic Dorset market town, has direct rail links to mainline London stations, with Exeter, Bristol and Southampton airports all within easy reach.
With consistently outstanding results, excellent pastoral care and incredible facilities Sherborne Girls offers a truly transformative education. They encourage girls to make a meaningful contribution to society. With support and encouragement, students grow into critical thinkers, creative leaders and global citizens, making an impact wherever they go.
Highlights
- Located in a beautiful, historic market town in rural Dorset
- Two hours from London, escorted transport to major airports
- Partnership with Sherborne Boys; single-sex education alongside joint opportunities
- 90% Boarding: junior boarding, five mixed age houses Y9-Y12, house for U6
- Strong academic results balanced with focus on preparing girls for life
- Educational programmes for Entrepreneurship, Aspiration & Wellbeing & Sustainability
- Extensive co-curricular opportunities, many in collaboration with Sherborne Boys
- Microsoft Showcase Status recognising innovative digital strategy
- Sherborne Old Girls, offering networking opportunities via active LinkedIn group
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2026-27
Years 9-13 (Lower 5-Upper 6)
Boarding
Term Fee (3 months)
£18,815
Years 7-8 (Lower-Upper 4)
Boarding
Term Fee (3 months)
£15,295
Prices include VAT
Facilities
- First rate academic and boarding facilities
- The Merritt Centre – stunning new performing arts centre encompassing recital hall, music school, recording studio, art gallery and café
- Oxley Sports Centre – every pupil is provided with a full membership
- Newly extended Sixth Form boarding accommodation, work and social spaces
- Use of Sherborne Abbey for worship, choir rehearsals and choral services
- Stunning grounds, sports pitches, astro turf pitches, Pavilion and hard and grass tennis courts
Extracurricular Activities
An extensive co-curricular programme encourages pupils to develop existing interests and foster new talents across a broad range of areas including:
- Drama – multiple productions each year, including joint schools musical and play with Sherborne Boys
- Music – instrument and singing lessons, choirs, orchestras and ensembles, almost 50% of pupils learn at least one musical instrument
- Sport – hockey, lacrosse, netball, swimming, cross-country, athletics, racquet sports, equestrian, cricket, football, sailing, dance and other outdoor pursuits
- Adventure & Leadership, including Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (Bronze, Silver and Gold), Ten Tors and joint CCF with Sherborne Boys
- Academic societies and enrichment
- Debating Society
- Leith's Introduction to Confident Cooking
- Community Service and volunteering
- Wide selection of additional activities and clubs on offer from coding, robotics or crocheting to diverse voices and model united nations
- Weekend activities including formal suppers, balls, music events, cinema or bowling trips, wellbeing evenings, zorbing, tree climbing, tag archery, quiz nights and craft afternoons (many in conjunction with Sherborne Boys)
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Last updated: 14 April, 2026