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The Sherwood School
Abbotts Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 1JP, Merton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
44.3 / 100
Bottom 44%
Better than 44% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
307
Capacity
300
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 64% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 52% nationally. However, only 4% of pupils achieved the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential. Overall, the school serves a diverse community and offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11.
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Last inspected: 14 November 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 64% | Bottom 48% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British18.2%
Black African16.0%
Asian Other11.4%
White Other8.8%
Other8.8%
Asian Pakistani7.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.2%
Mixed Other6.2%
Asian Indian5.5%
Black Caribbean4.6%
Mixed W+B African2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Gypsy/Roma1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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51.39828, -0.14143 · CR4 1JP
School details
Local authorityMerton
RegionLondon
URN102646
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.thesherwoodschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Sherwood School rated by Ofsted?
The Sherwood School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 November 2017.
Is The Sherwood School a good school?
The Sherwood School scores 44.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 44% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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