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Sherwood Park School
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- Hackney SM6 7NP
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| Access to services by young children and families | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make strong progress both academically and emotionally.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils enjoy coming to school, are well-behaved, and have strong relationships with staff.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Teachers plan lessons matched precisely to individual needs, ensuring the best progress.
Academic Progress: Curriculum structured into four pathways to meet additional needs
Behaviour and Attitudes: Significant improvement in behaviour, pupils prepared confidently for adulthood
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Close work with parents to address any attendance barriers
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel supported and are highly appreciative of the training provided.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teachers use effective communication methods, ensuring independent learning and progress.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Staff describe the school as a 鈥榣earning community鈥� and are proud to work there.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Recent assessment changes have improved workload and well-being
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents feel strongly supported by staff who work well with families.
Communication with Parents: The school communicates effectively with parents about their child's progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are very happy with the school and its supportive approach.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents appreciate school鈥檚 consideration of spirituality and individuality
Communication with Parents: Most parents reported substantial positive impact on child's development
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders address concerns effectively, maintaining a safe and supportive environment.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: New curriculum models and assessment approaches are being developed.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors and leaders committed to transparency and collaboration
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Work underway to develop curriculum for formal learning, particularly mathematics
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Pupils feel safe, and there is a strong culture of safeguarding. No bullying reported.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Staff know pupils well and understand their vulnerabilities, ensuring all aspects of safety are secure.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Adults help pupils deal with worries; safeguarding arrangements are effective
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Pupils鈥� welfare, care, and safety are central; strong relationships forged
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Activities include swimming, horse riding, and work experience.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Extensive range of activities, including trips to supermarkets and aquariums
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Sixth form students work towards independence, preparing them for adulthood.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Pupils are prepared exceptionally well for adulthood with meaningful opportunities
Support for SEND: The school offers personalized support, incorporating therapy into lessons effectively.
Support for SEND: Special educational needs and/or disabilities well-addressed through personalized program
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About Us
Sherwood Park School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 180 students from age 2-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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A
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 2-19 | 4-19 | 3-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 7.5 | 7.7 | 6.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 49.45% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 58.73% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 35.86% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 24.73% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 30.18% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 4.04 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 96.53% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 7 | 178 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 94% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 19.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 59.59% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.47% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 11.24% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.53% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.06% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 48.48% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 56.76% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 33.86% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 25.67% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 29.1% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.92 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 94.35% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 6 | 171 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 92.06% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 17% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 61% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 11.94% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.29% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 46% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 54.7% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 39.6% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 28.6% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 33.4% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.86 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 89.31% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 3 | 159 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 84.38% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 18.25% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 61.31% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.13% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.81% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.94% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.06% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 47.47% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 58.11% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 41.11% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 29.16% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 34.89% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.98 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 85.38% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 155 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 70.25% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 14.25% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 61.63% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.88% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.56% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.81% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 48.94% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 59.78% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 45.22% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 36.11% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 37.5% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 88.88% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 7 | 156 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 47.5% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 16.13% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 61.81% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.5% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.63% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.19% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sherwood Park School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1