The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 310
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 30%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Laurie Archer
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Hercules Road, GB, Sherford, PL9 8FA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmElburton Primary School
Primary · 968m away
Plympton St Maurice Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Longcause Community Special School
Special school · 2.1km away
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Goosewell Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Goosewell Primary Academy
Primary · 2.3km away
Plymstock School
Secondary · 2.3km away
Yealmpstone Farm Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Sherford Vale School & Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Sherford Vale School & Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sherford Vale School & Nursery?
Sherford Vale School & Nursery currently has 310 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sherford Vale School & Nursery take?
Sherford Vale School & Nursery caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sherford Vale School & Nursery?
Sherford Vale School & Nursery is in Sherford, PL9 8FA, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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