The Gryphon School: Sherborne - Welcome to The Gryphon School
Welcome
Jim Gower, Headteacher
Welcome to The Gryphon School, a thriving Church of England academy in the Diocese of Salisbury. Whether you are a parent, student or member of our wider community, we are delighted you are exploring what we offer.
We serve around 1,600 students aged 11–19 from North and West Dorset and South Somerset. Our school is consistently oversubscribed, with a highly regarded Sixth Form which attracts students from across a 300 square-mile area. Rooted in our Christian values, we are an inclusive and supportive community where all can flourish.
Our vision: Life in all its fullness
Inspired by John 10:10, we promote academic success, personal development and community responsibility through our LIFE values:
- Leadership
- Integrity
- Fellowship
- Exploration
Our values shape everyday life, guiding how we learn, lead and support one another. You can find out more about or values by clicking on the image below.
If you would like to find out more, please explore our website or get in touch.
Gryphon Book Nook Now Open!
6th October
We are very excited to share the news that we have opened a new space in the school - The Book Nook. This is a calm, cosy space dedicated to reading and...
Gryphon Sixth Form Open Evening 2026
5th October
Thursday 22 October • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Explore the opportunities we have to offer that form part of the sixth form experience at The Gryphon School. We look forward to...
Sacred Spaces Photography Competition
5th October
Over the summer the RE department ran a Sacred Spaces Photography competition, inviting students to submit their own original photographs of a sacred space they have visited. Students were challenged to capture...
Annual Sixth Form Sponsored Walk
5th October
The annual Sixth Form sponsored walk proved to be a brilliant success again this year as students took on a 20+km around Sherborne and the surroundings villages. A huge well done to...
Year 11 & 13 Celebration
11th September
We were incredibly proud to recognise the outstanding achievements of our Year 11 and Year 13 students on Thursday 10th September in the wonderful Sherborne Abbey, celebrating their hard work, commitment and...
Gryphon Students Celebrate Strong GCSE Results
20th August
The Gryphon School is delighted to celebrate the achievements of its Year 11 students following a strong set of GCSE results. The outcomes reflect the school’s commitment to high achievement, inclusion and...
Gryphon Sixth Formers Celebrate Brilliant Results
13th August
The Gryphon Sixth Form is proud to announce another year of exceptional A-Level results, reflecting the ambition, dedication, and hard work of both students and staff. An impressive 30 students achieved three...
Summer Newsletter Out Now!
16th July
Our latest newsletter is out now, with all the highlights from the summer term!
Gryphon Arts Week
13th July
Last week was Gryphon Arts week with 3 wonderful events celebrating the creative arts. Our Summer soirée saw a range of outstanding musical performances from a wide range of students. At Dance...
Year 11 and 13 Prom
13th July
It was wonderful to celebrate our Year 11 and 13 Leavers at their Proms this year. Both were superb events and a great time was had by all.
Poetry by Heart
10th July
Some of our Year 7 and 8 students visited the Globe Theatre, London on Monday. A group of finalists from our Poetry by Heart competition were lucky enough to travel to London...
