The Sherwood School
Abbotts Road, Mitcham, CR4 1JPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Sherwood School is a primary school in Merton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 72 schools in Merton. It ranks 36th of 42 primary schools in Merton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 November 2017, report published 7 December 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 July 2023
This is a school where pupils are happy and where staff support their safety. Pupils' rights and responsibilities are at the heart of this community. Leaders empower pupils with a 'voice' to share their views. Pupils are encouraged to contribute positively to school life through the opportunities provided to them. Leaders and staff have high expectations of pupils' behaviour and learning. Pupils rise to the expectations set for them and achieve well overall. Pupils and teachers jointly agree class charters. These outline the expectations for behaviour and learning. Staff use these class charters effectively to foster a calm and orderly classroom environment. Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school. They explained that there is little or no bullying. If incidents do occur, they are dealt with effectively. Leaders foster a supportive and an inclusive school culture by setting up pupil leadership teams. For example, pupil ambassadors work together to educate others about their rights. This creates an environment that values and promotes respect for each pupil. The school council participates in decision-making about school life. For instance, its suggestion led to hopscotch being introduced to the playground. A wide range of clubs and activities are available. Pupils enjoy these and the opportunity to take part in new experiences.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, routines used to check pupils' knowledge and skills are not firmly established. As a result, teachers are not able to identify and address gaps in pupils' knowledge as accurately as in other subjects. This means pupils do not achieve as well as they could. Leaders should continue to develop their approaches to checking pupils' understanding in these subjects, so that teachers have the information they need to provide timely and effective support to pupils who do not understand and remember key subject content.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
47 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
263 pupils on roll, with places for 312
Schools near The Sherwood School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary Academy Merton | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 78% met the expected standard |
| William Morris Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Lonesome Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Gonville Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Andriana Loizou-Samouel
- Phone
- 02087645100
- Address
- Abbotts Road, Mitcham, CR4 1JP
- Local authority
- Merton
- URN
- 102646
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.