Sherborne Boys (SB) is a boys’ independent school situated in the shadow of Sherborne Abbey. Founded by Royal Charter in 1550, the school has roots going back to the origins of the See of Sherborne in 705. There are eight boarding houses accommodating a total of about 580 boys (aged 13-18). Along with Sherborne Girls, Sherborne Preparatory School and Hanford School we are part of the Sherborne Schools Group (SSG). At Sherborne Boys, we look to support pupils in our care to leave our School ready, prepared and confident to make a positive impact upon society.

In July 2024, the two charitable trusts that own Sherborne Boys, Sherborne Girls, Sherborne Prep and Hanford, formally merged into one charity called the Sherborne Schools Group – a unique and exciting educational opportunity in the UK for girls and boys aged 3-19.

This merged Group includes Sherborne Schools Worldwide, a joint venture set up by Sherborne Boys and Sherborne Girls in 2017 to establish Sherborne-branded schools around the world.

Already enjoying established and wide-ranging links, many families choose Sherborne Prep or Hanford for their children before they progress onto Sherborne Boys or Sherborne Girls. However, both junior schools continue to prepare pupils for entry and scholarship to a wide range of senior schools.