We truly believe that every day is a new day, with a fresh start and simple joys, to be found and appreciated. 
This is the day that The Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalm 118:24
Sherborne Abbey CE Primary School is a warm and nurturing proud church school where learners are cared for and inspired to be their best, every day of their lives.
“Pupils at this school thrive from a culture of high expectations and inclusivity for all. Pupils and staff say they are proud to be members of the school community. Pupils are happy and say they feel safe. They know that staff will listen to them if they have any concerns. Pupils explain how the school’s values of trust, hope, integrity and spirituality support them in how they contribute positively to school life and their community”.
OFSTED Report June 2026
“The school’s provision for pupils’ personal development and wellbeing is a strength of the school and prepares them well for life in modern Britain. Pupils develop an age-appropriate understanding of fundamental British values. Pupils explain the importance of mutual respect and the rule of law. They say that these values ‘ensure Britain is a nice place to live
and people can feel comfortable in their own skin’. Pupils also have a developing understanding of protected characteristics such as disability and gender. Visitors to school from a range of different faiths support pupils to learn about beliefs different to their own.”
OFSTED Report June 2026
“Pupils behave well. Throughout the school pupils are kind and polite. Classrooms are focused learning environments. Teachers captivate pupils’ attention through well-planned lessons that build pupils’ knowledge over time. Pupils enjoy coming to school which is reflected in the high rates of attendance.”
OFSTED Report June 2026
“Pupils are happy and say they feel safe. They know that staff will listen to them if they have any concerns. Pupils explain how the school’s values of trust, hope, integrity and spirituality support them in how they contribute positively to school life and their community.
The highly inclusive nature of the school means that pupils who are disadvantaged and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities flourish under the guidance of highly skilled staff.
All pupils benefit from a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities that support their character development.”
Ofsted Report June 2026.
SIAMS Report June 2024
Collective Worship
At Sherborne Abbey we meet together as a whole school community at least four times a week, and have Class Worship on the remaining day. We feel that coming together for Collective worship helps us maintain the unique heartbeat of our Church school and through Collective Worship we offer a wider opportunity for pupils and adults to encounter faith that is Inclusive, Invitational and Inspiring.
As a school that is proud to have children from many faiths backgrounds we also ensure our Collective Worship is a place to draw our school community together to give thanks and reflect. Our worship schedule is based across the year and underpins our core message through bible and real stories that our children can relate to and be inspired by.
0626-Sherborne_Abbey_Values_Handbook-Worship-Overview.pdf (2 downloads)Each term/half term our Collect Worship focuses on one of our key Christian values alongside our usual Christian celebrations:
