Our

SCHOOL

Welcome to
Sherborne School Jeddah

A Message from Our Founding Headmaster

Dear Parents,

It is my great privilege to welcome you to Sherborne School Jeddah, where we bring centuries of academic excellence to the vibrant city of Jeddah. Together, we are building a school that seamlessly combines Sherborne’s rich British heritage with Saudi Arabia’s cultural values and aspirations.

Our mission is to provide your children with a world-class education that nurtures curiosity, creativity, and resilience. At Sherborne School Jeddah, pupils will have the opportunity to excel in academics, technology, arts, sports, and more—equipping them with the skills and confidence to succeed in an ever-changing, globalised world.

I am honoured to lead this exciting new chapter, and I look forward to partnering with you to ensure your child’s success. Together, we will shape confident, innovative, and compassionate leaders of the future.

Warm regards,
Joe Paget
Founding Headmaster

About

the Founding Headmaster

Educated at Eton College, the University of Bristol, and Canterbury Christ Church University, Mr. Joe Paget brings a wealth of leadership experience from esteemed schools across the UK, South America, Europe, and Asia. Under his guidance, Sherborne School Jeddah is set to become a beacon of academic excellence and holistic development in Saudi Arabia.

Our Mission

is to produce

Well-educated, well-rounded individuals, who have high aspirations and achieve their potential, in a happy and nurturing school.

Our

Philosophy

Where Curiosity Meets Opportunity

At Sherborne School Jeddah, education extends beyond textbooks to inspire a love for learning and personal growth. We cultivate intellectual curiosity, resilience, and adaptability, equipping pupils with the skills needed to excel in a fast-changing, tech-driven world.

Our holistic approach combines academic excellence with co-curricular enrichment, fostering creativity, confidence, and leadership. Rooted in Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, our philosophy prepares pupils to become innovators, leaders, and global citizens who embrace integrity and cultural pride while making meaningful contributions to society.

Our Values

Our mission is underpinned by our core values

Our

Learning Dispositions

Developing the Leaders and Innovators of Tomorrow

At Sherborne School Jeddah, we cultivate key learning dispositions to prepare pupils for the challenges and opportunities of a fast-evolving world:

Curiosity
Inspiring a love for learning by encouraging exploration and intellectual growth.
Resilience
Building determination and perseverance to overcome challenges and achieve success.
Creativity
Fostering original thinking and innovation through multidisciplinary learning.
Collaboration
Promoting teamwork and effective communication to solve problems and achieve shared goals.
Adaptability
Preparing pupils to confidently navigate change in an interconnected world.
Communication
Developing strong verbal, written, and digital skills to articulate ideas clearly and meaningfully.

Curiosity

Inspiring a love for learning by encouraging exploration and intellectual growth.

Resilience

Building determination and perseverance to overcome challenges and achieve success.

Creativity

Fostering original thinking and innovation through multidisciplinary learning.

Collaboration

Promoting teamwork and effective communication to solve problems and achieve shared goals.

Adaptability

Preparing pupils to confidently navigate change in an interconnected world.

Communication

Developing strong verbal, written, and digital skills to articulate ideas clearly and meaningfully.