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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The approach to the teaching of phonics is consistent across early years and key stage 1. This enables pupils to use their knowledge of phonics to read unfamiliar words.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is well organised to stimulate pupils鈥� learning in a range of subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils are not challenged sufficiently to deepen their learning across a wide range of subjects. Sometimes teachers do not demand more of pupils.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional funding is used to good effect to improve outcomes for pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities. Leaders ensure appropriate support plans and targets.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are well-behaved, friendly, polite, and respectful. They listen attentively and follow school rules positively.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In 2017, at the end of key stage 2, the proportion of pupils who achieved the expected standards in reading, writing and mathematics was below the national averages.
Support for SEND Pupils: Additional funding is used effectively to improve outcomes for pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say that bullying is rare and trust adults to handle any issues. Bullying is managed through 'worry boxes' and other systems.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are well trained to notice any changes in pupils鈥� behavior. The school works well with external agencies to ensure pupil safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents recognize and appreciate the changes made by school leaders, noting that their children are happy and safe at the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents are invited to be part of their child鈥檚 learning and development through workshops and home-school liaison activities like 'wow slips'.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor area is set up with a wide range of motivating activities that encourage children to play and learn.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and teaching assistants appreciate training opportunities to improve the quality of their teaching.
Impact on Student Progress: Leaders manage teachers鈥� performance effectively to improve teaching quality, impacting positively on students' progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders regularly monitor the quality of teaching and learning, providing accurate feedback for improvement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Sometimes teachers do not demand more of pupils, and pupils, particularly the most able, are not challenged enough.
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The Sherwood School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 329 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 48% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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One of the most crucial decisions you will make as a parent is selecting the best primary school for your children, and we appreciate your interest in our institution. At The Sherwood, we want every child to have a joyful and positive experience and to progress as much as possible in all areas of learning. Our main goals are to ensure that our students have a solid foundation in the fundamentals of math and English while also making learning enjoyable. Through the Expressive Arts, we hope to encourage children's confidence to grow. Every child learns the fundamentals of music through singing, dance, and instrumental instruction taught by professionals from the Merton Music Foundation and Artis. Music is at the centre of our school. We make sure that every day is full of fresh challenges through our engaging and imaginative curriculum, our work as a Gold Rights Respecting school, as a Primary Talk school, and in our sporting and House activities. The Burnet News Club, Police Cadets, Multi-Skills, Football, and Recorder are just a few of the fun extracurricular organisations we offer. Please come and visit if you'd like to learn more. We offer prospective parents the chance to see our school on the third Tuesday of every month from 9.30 to 10.30. If you are thinking about sending your child to The Sherwood and would like to reserve a spot, call 0208 764 5100.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A-
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B-
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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18 | - | 20 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 111 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 107 | 109 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 101 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 48% | 61.78% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 10.72% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% 2 | 65.7% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 8 | 12.91% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 2 | 98 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 99 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 66% 26 | 64.98% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 15 | 12.43% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 98 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 40% | 62.28% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 10.98% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.0 | Below Average |
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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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Sherwood School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1