How many pupils does Sherrardswood School have?

Sherrardswood School has 467 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Sherrardswood School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Sherrardswood School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 52.5 in 2025/26.

Where is Sherrardswood School?

Sherrardswood School is located at Lockleys, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0BJ.

Sherrardswood School

Lockleys, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0BJ

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

52.5

Attainment 8

3–19

Ages

467

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Other independent school

Type

About Sherrardswood School

Sherrardswood School is an independent school in Welwyn, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–19. It has 467 pupils on roll. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 52.5 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

School Information

Local Authority: Hertfordshire →
School Type: Other independent school
Age Range: Ages 3–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 467 / 550 (85%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Free school meals

8.1%

SEN support

18.4%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B-

A-level average grade

22 students

18.2%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Contact Details

Address: Lockleys, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0BJ
Phone: 01438714282
Headmaster: Anna Wright
Website: www.sherrardswood.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Sherrardswood School?: Sherrardswood School is an independent school in Welwyn, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–19.
How many pupils does Sherrardswood School have?: Sherrardswood School has 467 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Sherrardswood School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Sherrardswood School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 52.5 in 2025/26.
Where is Sherrardswood School?: Sherrardswood School is located at Lockleys, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0BJ.

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