How many pupils does Sherwood Primary School have?

Sherwood Primary School has 427 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Sherwood Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

86% of pupils at Sherwood Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Sherwood Primary School?

Sherwood Primary School is located at Sherwood Way, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9GA.

Sherwood Primary School

Sherwood Way, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9GA

Not rated

Inspected 29 October 2024 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

86%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

427

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Sherwood Primary School

Sherwood Primary School is a community school in Preston, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 427 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 86% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 10.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 52.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Lancashire →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 427 / 420 (102%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 29 October 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

10.1%

Free school meals

52.5%

EAL

0.9%

SEN support

11.0%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

86%

Expected standard (RWM)

28%

Higher standard (RWM)

111

Avg reading score

110

Avg maths score

Attendance

3.8%

Overall absence

6.0%

Persistent absence

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

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

17.54

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.9 vs 2023/24

24.3

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.3 vs 2023/24

14.15

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

£50,592

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 11% on leadership pay

↑ +£5,388 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

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

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,291

Spend per pupil

£6,192

Income per pupil

46%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Sherwood Way, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9GA
Phone: 01772719093
Headteacher: Jodie Lumb
Website: www.sherwood.lancs.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Sherwood Primary School?: Sherwood Primary School is a community school in Preston, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Sherwood Primary School have?: Sherwood Primary School has 427 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Sherwood Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 86% of pupils at Sherwood Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Sherwood Primary School?: Sherwood Primary School is located at Sherwood Way, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9GA.

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