Thornford CofE Primary School is a academy converter serving families in Sherborne and the wider Dorset area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 4 to 11. It currently has 99 pupils on roll with space for 105, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 26 November 2024, rated the school Outstanding. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.