Sherwood Foundation School

About Sherwood Foundation School

Sherwood Foundation School is a foundation special school in Wallington, Sutton, England, for pupils aged 2–19. It has 183 pupils on roll. It is part of Sutton Education Trust. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 38.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 27.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Sutton →

School Type

Foundation special school

Age Range

Ages 2–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

183 / 205 (89%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

Staffing 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.

How 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

Streeters Lane, Wallington, Sutton, SM6 7NP

Phone

02087739930

Headteacher

David Murden

Website

www.sherwoodfoundationschool.org.uk

Academy Trust

Sutton Education Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Sherwood Foundation School?

Sherwood Foundation School is a foundation special school in Wallington, Sutton, England, for pupils aged 2–19.

How many pupils does Sherwood Foundation School have?

Sherwood Foundation School has 183 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

0% of pupils at Sherwood Foundation School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Sherwood Foundation School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Sherwood Foundation School is part of Sutton Education Trust.

Where is Sherwood Foundation School?

Sherwood Foundation School is located at Streeters Lane, Wallington, Sutton, SM6 7NP.