SAST – Sherborne Area Schools' Trust - Sherborne Area Schools' Trust
We are proud to be at the heart of our local communities.
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Flourishing Children, Flourishing Schools, Flourishing Communities
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A proven track record of school improvement
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There is real strength in coming together
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Holistic education that provides opportunities
SAST is a family of 18 schools across Dorset and Somerset
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"The more you learn, the more you know, the more you learn"
Talented staff that deliver high quality education
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Welcome to the Sherborne Area
Schools' Trust
We are a family of 18 schools across Dorset and Somerset, working together to deliver educational excellence for all of the children within our communities.
SAST Community Newsletter – July
Please find a link below to our latest community newsletter. Wishing you all a lovely summer break! https://sway.cloud.microsoft/nDwn7ZXaKByDuVtl?ref=Link
SAST Community Newsletter – May
Read the latest news from across our family of schools, in our latest community newsletter, including Ofsted updates, Ten Tors, and an exciting partnership for primary alternative provision.
London Marathon
Ian Bartle, Executive Head of our primary schools in Sherborne and the surrounding villages, will be running the London Marathon this coming weekend. After months of dedicated training, Ian has recently been...
‘Ambitious’ Buckland Newton Primary School praised by Ofsted
Congratulations to our team at Buckland Newton CE Primary School who are celebrating after their recent Ofsted inspection, which highlights the school’s strong performance across all areas and its unwavering commitment to...
SAST Community Newsletter – February 2026
Our latest community newsletter is out now, featuring Ofsted and SIAMS inspections results, a link to our annual review, and good news stories from across our family of schools: https://sway.cloud.microsoft/M9CEGsS6AP5gBIZc?ref=Link
SIAMS report highlights St Nicholas Primary School’s ‘culture of compassion and empathy’
St Nicholas CE Primary School in Child Okeford, has been praised as a community where pupils and adults are truly flourishing, following a SIAMS inspection earlier this term. The report affirms that St...
Sherborne Primary School praised by Ofsted for its positive culture and high expectations
“Leaders have developed an inclusive culture with a clear commitment for all pupils to achieve, belong and thrive” says Ofsted, following their recent inspection of Sherborne Primary School. The school has become...
Annual Review 2024-25
We’re pleased to share the SAST Annual Review for the 2024–25 academic year, now published and available to read. The timing reflects the recent completion and publication of our financial report, allowing us...
Christmas Appeal featured in The Sherborne Times
A big thank you to our friends at Sherborne Times for featuring our work to support disadvantaged families this Christmas. Families will receive a hamper of food (very kindly donated by Hunt's...
Our latest SAST newsletter is out now
Our latest community newsletter is out now, including stories about Remembrance, our defibrillator project, volunteering day, and of course Christmas fun! https://sway.cloud.microsoft/MOIPuOKvlC1r2BDs?ref=Link
Defibrillator Project Ensures 24/7 Access in our School Communities
Every second counts when it comes to a cardiac arrest. That's why SAST, in partnership with local businesses, charities and the Southwest Ambulance Service, came together with one goal: to make sure...
Our Schools
Primary Schools
Buckland Newton CE Primary School
Buckland Newton, Dorchester, DT2 7BY
01300 345393
www.bucklandnewton.dorset.sch.uk
Charlton Horethorne CE Primary School
Sherborne DT9 4NL
01963 220345
www.charltonhorethorne.somerset.sch.uk
Motcombe CE Primary School
Church Road, Motcombe, SP7 9NT
01747 852018
www.motcombeprimary.co.uk
St Nicholas CE Primary School
Station Road, Child Okeford, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 8EL
01258 860581
www.childokeford.dorset.sch.uk
Shaftesbury CE Primary School
Wincombe Lane, Shaftesbury, SP7 8PZ
01747 852901
www.shaftesburyprimary.co.uk
Sherborne Abbey CE Primary School
Lenthay Rd, Sherborne DT9 6AQ
01935 812318
www.sherborneabbey.dorset.sch.uk
Sherborne Primary School
Harbour Way, Sherborne DT9 4AJ
01935 812619
www.sherbornepri.dorset.sch.uk
Shillingstone CE Primary School
Augustan Avenue, Shillingstone, Blandford Forum DT11 0TX
01258 860446
www.shillingstone.dorset.sch.uk
St Andrew’s CE Primary School
West Street, Fontmell Magna, SP7 0PF
01747 811500
www.standrewsfontmell.co.uk
St Andrew’s CE Primary School
Stonyacres, Yetminster DT9 6LS
01935 8724302
www.yetminster.dorset.sch.uk
St Mary’s CE Primary School
Mill Lane, Bradford Abbas, Sherborne, DT9 6RH
01935 476515
www.bradfordabbasprimary.co.uk
St Mary the Virgin CE Primary School
Pheasant Way, Shaftesbury Road, Gillingham SP8 4LP
01747 824446
www.stmarygillingham.dorset.sch.uk
Thornford CE Primary School
Boot Lane, Thornford, Sherborne, DT9 6QY
01935 872706
www.thornford.dorset.sch.uk
Secondary Schools
The Gryphon School
Bristol Road, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 4EQ
01935 813122
www.gryphon.dorset.sch.uk
Harbour Vale School
Simons Road, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 4DN
01935 814582
www.harbourvale.dorset.sch.uk
King Arthur’s School
West Hill, Wincanton, Somerset BA9 9BX
01963 32368
www.kingarthurs.org.uk
Shaftesbury School
Salisbury Road, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 8ER
01747 854498
www.shaftesburyschool.co.uk
Sturminster Newton High School
Bath Road, Sturminster Newton, Dorset DT10 1DT
01258 472642
www.mysnhs.net
Nurseries/Pre-schools
Little Adventurers
Buckland Newton Primary School, Buckland Newton, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 7BY
bucklandnewton.dorset.sch.uk/our-classes
Shooting Stars Nursery
Pheasant Way, Shaftesbury Road, Gillingham, Dorset SP8 4LP
01747 824446
www.stmarygillingham.dorset.sch.uk/nursery/