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Sherrardswood School
Lockleys, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0BJ, Hertfordshire
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
467
Capacity
550
Ages
3–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 52.0 and 79% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, this school demonstrates solid academic performance. While nearly half of the students reach grade 5 or above in these core subjects, the EBacc entry rate of 42% suggests there may be room for growth in encouraging a broader curriculum. Parents can appreciate the focus on academic achievement, but should consider the overall curriculum offerings as part of their decision.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 52.0 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 79% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 49% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 42% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 30% | No UK data |
Location
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51.82840, -0.20645 · AL6 0BJ
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117622
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.sherrardswood.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Sherrardswood School rated by Ofsted?
Sherrardswood School has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Sherrardswood School a good school?
Sherrardswood School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Sherrardswood School in GCSEs?
Sherrardswood School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.0. 79% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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