Sherwood Park Primary School

A good academy converter school in Bexley. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Sherwood Park Primary School.

Sidcup, DA159JQ Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
49.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 58.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 4.0%
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
15 September 2016
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
Sherwood Park Avenue
Sidcup, DA159JQ
Phone
2083036300
Website
sherwoodparkprimary.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140532
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Sherwood Park Avenue, Sidcup, DA15 9JQ
Website
www.sherwoodparkprimary.co.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SHERWOOD PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL
Capacity
420 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
306
Free School Meals
33.8% (103 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.9% (18 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
58.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
4.0%
Reading Score:
102.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 102.0
2023 104.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
17 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
34
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
306 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.0 per year)

Down -2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learning for Life Together"

Resilience Relationships Respect Responsibility

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Natasha Trayers states she joined the school in January 2021 and is excited about the school’s next journey and its mission of Learning for Life Together.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Swimming

Facilities

Two playing fields Three large playgrounds An allotment Forest School A wildlife area with a pond Music room Art room Computing suite Brand new EYFS playground Updated Y5 classrooms Fully refurbished lower school hall Willow Dome classroom as part of Forest School development

Curriculum Highlights

English Maths Science PE Design Technology and Art PSHE and RE Computing MFL (French) for Key Stage 2 History and Geography Music Forest (Half term per class)

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wrap-around care (Breakfast Club and After School provision) is available, with information and meetings related to wrap-around care provided by All Kids Can; information about Breakfast Club and After School provision was published in school communications in January 2026.

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