FAQs
Admissions
For all the information you need about the admissions process please see our dedicated page here.
Uniform:
A full guide to our school uniform can be found here.
Special Educational Needs:
Please see our SEND page for more information about the full rage of support we provide.
School Transport:
Students in Years 7 – 11 within Catchment
Free transport is provided for pupils in Years 7-11 to attend their catchment or nearest appropriate school if they live between 2 miles (shortest walking) and 6 miles (shortest driven) distance from home to school.
The catchment area of The Gryphon includes Sherborne, Yetminster, Bradford Abbas, Bishop’s Caundle, Buckland Newton, Thornford, Trent and the surrounding Dorset area.
Dorset Council or Somerset County Council are responsible for providing school transport for these students. You can find further information and contact them on the details below.
Find out more information here.
For further parental information about The Gryphon School please see our Parent Zone.
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School Games Silver Mark Award
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Dance the Night Away 2026
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