The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 307
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 30.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Merton
- Head
- Mrs Andriana Loizou-Samouel (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Abbotts Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 1JP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGarden Primary School
Primary · 563m away
Harris Primary Academy Merton
Primary · 563m away
Harris Academy Merton
Secondary · 624m away
William Morris Primary School
Primary · 697m away
Gonville Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Cranmer Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
West Thornton Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Sherwood School's Ofsted rating?
The Sherwood School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Sherwood School?
The Sherwood School currently has 307 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Sherwood School take?
The Sherwood School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Sherwood School?
The Sherwood School is in Mitcham, CR4 1JP, in the Merton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Sherwood School have a sixth form?
No, The Sherwood School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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