The Sherwood School

A good community school school in Merton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Sherwood School.

Mitcham, CR41JP Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

51

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
38.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 45.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 10.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
14 November 2017
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Abbotts Road
Mitcham, CR41JP

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
102646
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Abbotts Road, Mitcham, CR4 1JP
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
330 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
329
Free School Meals
33.8% (111 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.8% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
45.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
10.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
101.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 101.0 103.0
2023 102.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
18 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
37
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
329 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Inspire, Learn, Grow"

Health and Wellbeing Rights and Respect Academic Excellence Global Awareness

Head Teacher's Message

Our children are the key to the success of our school. We aim to promote the wellbeing and safety of children and to ensure they are offered the best opportunities that we can provide.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Basketball Hockey Football Tennis Rounders Swimming

Facilities

School Hall

Curriculum Highlights

P4C Early Years Foundation Stage Music and the Expressive Arts English Phonics Maths Science Computing PE Languages PSHE Art & Design Religious Education History & Geography Design & Technology

SEND Provision

SENDCo is Miss Tayla Woodman. Pupils with SEND are supported with personalised SEN Support Plans; progress is reviewed each term; the school works in partnership with families and, with parental consent, may involve outside agencies; references are made to the School Information Report and the SEND Policy.

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