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The Sherwood School

Abbotts Road, Mitcham, Merton, CR4 1JP

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Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
64%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
3–11
Ages
307
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community school
Type

About The Sherwood School

The Sherwood School is a community school in Mitcham, Merton, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 307 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 35% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 45.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Merton →
School Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 3–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
307 / 312 (98%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

35%
Free school meals
45.6%
EAL
3.3%
SEN support
12.7%
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)

64%
Expected standard (RWM)
4%
Higher standard (RWM)
105
Avg reading score
103
Avg maths score

Attendance

6.0%
Overall absence
18.9%
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.

15.4
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -2.2 vs 2023/24
18.9
Pupils per teacher
↑ +0.9 vs 2023/24
7.69
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24
£55,427
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 13% on leadership pay
↑ +£3,559 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
2
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 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.

£8,897
Spend per pupil
£9,136
Income per pupil
48%
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
Abbotts Road, Mitcham, Merton, CR4 1JP
Phone
02087645100
Headteacher
Andriana Loizou-Samouel

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Sherwood School?
The Sherwood School is a community school in Mitcham, Merton, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does The Sherwood School have?
The Sherwood School has 307 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does The Sherwood School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
64% of pupils at The Sherwood School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is The Sherwood School?
The Sherwood School is located at Abbotts Road, Mitcham, Merton, CR4 1JP.

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