Sherford Vale School & Nursery
Hercules Road, South Hams, Devon, PL9 8FA
Inspected 24 January 2023
About Sherford Vale School & Nursery
Sherford Vale School & Nursery is a free school in South Hams, Devon, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 310 pupils on roll. It is part of WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 January 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 30% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4% have English as an additional language.
School Information
- Local Authority
- Devon →
- School Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Age Range
- Ages 2–11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Pupils / Capacity
- 310 / 420 (74%)
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Religious Character
- None
- Last Ofsted Inspection
- 24 January 2023
Pupil profile
2023/24Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.
Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Results & performance
2023/24Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.
SATs results (Key Stage 2)
Attendance
Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.
Workforce
2024/25Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.
Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.
School finances
2024-25How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.
Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.
Contact Details
- Address
- Hercules Road, South Hams, Devon, PL9 8FA
- Phone
- 01752891795
- Head Teacher
- Laurie Archer
- Website
- www.sherfordvaleschool.co.uk
Academy Trust
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Frequently asked questions
- What type of school is Sherford Vale School & Nursery?
- Sherford Vale School & Nursery is a free school in South Hams, Devon, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
- How many pupils does Sherford Vale School & Nursery have?
- Sherford Vale School & Nursery has 310 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
- What is Sherford Vale School & Nursery's Ofsted rating?
- Sherford Vale School & Nursery was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 January 2023).
- How does Sherford Vale School & Nursery perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
- 59% of pupils at Sherford Vale School & Nursery met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
- Is Sherford Vale School & Nursery part of an academy trust?
- Yes — Sherford Vale School & Nursery is part of WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST.
- Where is Sherford Vale School & Nursery?
- Sherford Vale School & Nursery is located at Hercules Road, South Hams, Devon, PL9 8FA.
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