Trent Young's CofE Primary School
Trent, Sherborne, DT9 4SWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Trent Young's CofE Primary School is a primary school in Sherborne for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 179 schools in Dorset. It ranks 1st of 6 primary schools in Sherborne. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 May 2014, report published 23 June 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 November 2024
Trent Young's Church of England Primary sits at the heart of its rural community. Staff have created a welcoming and caring environment in which pupils can flourish. Pupils feel happy, safe and well looked after. The school supports all pupils effectively, so they can achieve well. As a result, pupils leave the school at the end of Year 6 well prepared for the next stage of their education. The school sets high expectations for pupils' behaviour. Pupils work hard in class and are determined to do their best. They behave with compassion and sensitivity to others and value the warm relationships that they have with staff. Pupils gain from extensive opportunities to develop their wider interests and talents. They can choose from a range of sporting clubs as well as other activities, such as sign language, board games and gardening. The school encourages pupils to take on extra responsibilities. These include leadership roles as 'peace makers' and 'school buddies'. Pupils relish these opportunities. They support them to become responsible and active citizens. Pupils have a strong respect for and appreciation of different religions and faiths. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school.
What the school should improve
- A small number of subjects are not as challenging as they could be. Consequently, pupils do not develop a deep body of subject-specific skills in these subjects over time. The school must ensure that all subject curriculums are equally ambitious, enabling pupils to gain deep skills across the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
22 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
143 pupils on roll, with places for 140
Schools near Trent Young's CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primrose Lane Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 69% met the expected standard |
| Birchfield Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| St. Michael's Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Milford Junior School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Rosamund Baker
- Phone
- 01935850496
- Address
- Trent, Sherborne, DT9 4SW
- Local authority
- Dorset
- URN
- 142963
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.