The Gryphon School: Sherborne - Welcome to The Gryphon School
“Our mission, rooted in our Church foundations is to be a '10:10' school, where students and staff experience life in all its fullness.”
(John 10:10)
“The welcoming, friendly and supportive atmosphere enables everyone to thrive.”
Director of Education, Salisbury Diocese
Sixth Form Subjects
“The Army's Ten Tors Challenge is the 'largest and most challenging event held nationally' ”
“We look forward to welcoming our new Sixth Formers this September!”
“The school's promotion of students' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is excellent”
Ofsted 2014
“The whole Rock Challenge team are a credit to the school – a fantastic example of teamwork and commitment.”
“The breadth and enthusiasm for sport and the arts make The Gryphon an all-encompassing school.”
The Good Schools Guide 2016
“We were especially pleased with the individual achievements of so many of our students.”
Nicki Edwards, Headteacher
“Teachers' expectations are high”
Ofsted 2017
“The Sixth Form is outstanding.”
Ofsted 2014
“The behaviour of students is outstanding.”
Ofsted 2014
“The Sixth Form is a centre of excellence attracting pupils from miles around.”
Daily Telegraph
“Super much sought-after school at the very centre of its community....
Truly a model of comprehensive education at its best.”
The Good Schools Guide 2016
‘Pocket Rocket’ Ruby is already targeting a place on Team GB!
"Ruby Else-White has earned recognition as one of Europe's top boxing prospects, at just 14-years-old, and the 'Pocket Rocket' is already targeting a place on Team GB." We were delighted to see...
Sixth Form Induction Day
According to the roadmap out of lockdown, from the 21st June restrictions will be lifted, therefore if we are able to, on Wednesday 30th June we will be holding an induction day...
Year 11 Leavers
We have put together a range of Year 11 memorabilia that is now available to order! Year 11 Yearbook: A book filled with pictures, memories, quotes and awards from the past 5...
National survey of children, The Big Ask, launches today
The new Children’s Commissioner for England, Dame Rachel de Souza, has today launched The Big Ask – the largest ever consultation with children aged 4 to 17 in England. It aims to...
Coronavirus Helpline
Are you worried about how your child is coping with the coronavirus crisis and lockdown? Dorset Council’s Educational Psychology Service has set-up a helpline to support those who are worried about their...
Headteacher’s Newsletter – April 2021
Please find our end of term newsletter below: Head's Newsletter April 2021 Also please note the INSET day date change to 7th June (from 25th June) to allow for GCSE grading.
We are delighted to see Gryphon Sixth Former Amber in this month's Sherborne Times - talking about her passion for film making and the awards she has been winning during lockdown! Read...
Headteacher’s Newsletter
Please see our latest Headteacher's Newsletter below, as well as a printable voucher for World Book Day. World Book Day - Token
Teen Tips – Motivating Teens Free Webinar
Please see the information below from Teen Tips: Free Parent Webinar - Parenting During Lockdown 3 Thursday 11th February, 7:00-7:45pm Alicia is delivering a Free Webinar on Parenting During Lockdown 3,...
Sherborne Schools raise over £1800 to support ASHA
We are delighted that a total of £1872.57 has been raised in support of ASHA, a charity in Delhi, India with whom 15 students from The Gryphon, Leweston and Sherborne Girls were due...
Gryphon Students Celebrate University Offers
Despite having a really challenging final year we are delighted to announce that our Year 13 students have been receiving numerous offers for universities. From universities in Aberystwyth to York, in courses varying from...
Welcome
Nicki Edwards, Headteacher
We are very proud of our school which attracts students from around North and West Dorset as well as South Somerset. The School became an academy on 1 August 2012. We are a Church of England School, but as the secondary school for all children, our religious character is highly inclusive, embracing those of all faiths and of no faith.
