The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 85% capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.0 vs national 43.8)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.0
8.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
49%
7.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
42%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.12
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
27% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 467
- Capacity
- 85%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Anna Wright (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Lockleys, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0BJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTenterfield Nursery School
Nursery · 576m away
Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 712m away
Knightsfield School
Academy · 736m away
Monk's Walk School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Homerswood Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.3km away
Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.5km away
Oaklands Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St John's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Sherrardswood School a selective school?
No. Sherrardswood School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Sherrardswood School?
Sherrardswood School currently has 467 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sherrardswood School take?
Sherrardswood School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Sherrardswood School?
Sherrardswood School is in Welwyn, AL6 0BJ, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sherrardswood School have a sixth form?
Yes, Sherrardswood School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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