The Sherwood School

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

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

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

47 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths64%

64%, 2 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths4%

4%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

263 pupils on roll, with places for 312

Eligible for free school meals35%

35%, 8.5 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language45.6%

45.6%, 24 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support16.3%

16.3%, 1.5 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.4%

3.4%, 2.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

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
Website: thesherwoodschool.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
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.