Located in London, Sherington Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Sherington Primary School currently has around 435 pupils on roll, which is about 104% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.3% boys and 51.7% girls. Around 16.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 3.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6.2%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 32.4%. other white pupils make up about 17% , followed by african at 12.2%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Wyndcliff Road, London, SE7 7JP |
| Website: | www.sheringtonprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 02088585497 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Greenwich |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Hannah Freeman |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 100141 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/10/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 435 |
| Number of Boys: | 210 |
| Number of Girls: | 225 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 6.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 32.40% | 141 |
| Other White | 17.00% | 74 |
| African | 12.20% | 53 |
| White and Asian | 7.40% | 32 |
| Chinese | 4.40% | 19 |
| Other Asian | 4.10% | 18 |
| Other Mixed | 3.70% | 16 |
| Indian | 3.40% | 15 |
| Other Black | 3.00% | 13 |
| White and Black African | 2.30% | 10 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.10% | 9 |
| Pakistani | 1.80% | 8 |
| Irish | 1.60% | 7 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.60% | 7 |
| Unclassified | 1.40% | 6 |
| Caribbean | 1.10% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 1,460 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 1,744 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 2,577 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 2,917 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherington Primary School Wyndcliff Road , Charlton SE7 7JP | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary School 16 Highcombe , Charlton SE7 7HR | 4out of 4 | 147 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Invicta Primary School Invicta Road , Greenwich SE3 7HE | 3out of 4 | 410 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fossdene Primary School Victoria Way , Charlton SE7 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School Rectory Field Crescent , Marlborough Lane SE7 7DG | 3out of 4 | 669 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Academy Blackheath Old Dover Road , Blackheath SE3 8SY | 4out of 4 | 459 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath Bluecoat Church of England School Old Dover Road , Blackheath SE3 8SY | - not rated | 472 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Roan School Westcombe Park Road , Blackheath SE3 7QR | 3out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Roan School Westcombe Park Road , Blackheath SE3 7QR | - not rated | 1,251 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Halley Corelli Road , SE3 8EP | 3out of 4 | 1,789 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,914 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,914 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 2,921 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 2,735 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 3,007 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIMU Music Preparatory School and Nursery Sunfields Methodist Church , 95 Old Dover Road SE3 8JS | - not rated | 452 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Waldorf School 90 Mycenae Road , Woodlands SE3 7SE | - not rated | 640 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath High School GDST 27 Vanbrugh Park , Blackheath SE3 7AG | - not rated | 817 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Pointer School 19 Stratheden Road , Blackheath SE3 7TH | - not rated | 890 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildwood Montessori School 10 Greta House , 60 Hardy Road SE3 7PA | - not rated | 1,014 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.