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Leweston School

Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6EN

Key facts

Mr John Paget-Tomlinson Head

Co-ed Gender

576 Total Pupils

Countryside Location

Day & Boarding Type

2 - 19 Age Range

Mainstream Mainstream/Special

Roman Catholic Religious Ethos

About Leweston School

Leweston School offers a nurturing and stimulating environment where students are encouraged to thrive both academically and personally. With a strong emphasis on individual development, the school fosters a sense of community that is enriched by a diverse range of extracurricular activities. The dedicated staff are committed to guiding pupils on their educational journey, ensuring that each child feels valued and inspired to reach their full potential. A blend of traditional values and modern teaching methods equips learners with the skills necessary for future success.

Pupil information

Roll size, gender split and SEN provision.

Total Pupils

576 pupils

The total number of pupils enrolled at the school.

Boys

250 / 43.40%

Girls

326 / 56.60%

With SEN Support

182 / 31.60%

With SEN EHCP

4 / 0.69%

Fees per term

Indicative termly fees including VAT where shown.

Day Fees

£871 – £7,898 (inc. VAT)

Boarding Fees

£5,098 – £13,290 (inc. VAT)

Leweston School, South West, Dorset, DT9 6EN

A-level performance

2025

Value-added and attainment indicators for sixth-form students (England). Figures are for context; always confirm with the school.

Progress Score

-0.07
Average

These figures tell you how much progress students who studied A levels at this school or college made between the end of key stage 4 and the end of their A level studies, compared to similar students across England. These scores are also known as 'value added' scores.

The scores are calculated by comparing the A-level results of students at this school or college with the A level results of students in schools and colleges across England who started with similar results at the end of the previous key stage – key stage 4.

A score above zero means students made more progress, on average, than students across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 4. A score below zero means students made less progress, on average, than students across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 4.

Average Result

B-

This tells you the average grade that students achieved per A level entry.

AAB (with ≥2 Facilitating Subjects)

23.80%

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages.

Inspection report

Read the latest report from the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI).

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