Located in Wallington, Sherwood Foundation School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 2 to 19. The school is a foundation special 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. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Sherwood Foundation School currently has around 183 pupils on roll, which is about 89% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 70.5% boys and 29.5% girls. Around 32.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 13.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 44.4%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 44.8%. other asian pupils make up about 13.7%
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.
Around SUPP of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (SUPP) , including SUPP who stay in school sixth forms and SUPP progressing to further education , while SUPP enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Streeters Lane, Wallington, SM6 7NP |
| Website: | www.sherwoodpark.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 02087739930 |
| School Type: | Foundation special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Sutton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr David Murden |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 103025 |
Ofsted inspection date: 23/10/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 205 |
| Number of Pupils: | 183 |
| Number of Boys: | 129 |
| Number of Girls: | 54 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 13.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 44.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 44.80% | 82 |
| Other Asian | 13.70% | 25 |
| Other White | 8.20% | 15 |
| African | 7.70% | 14 |
| Other Mixed | 6.00% | 11 |
| Indian | 3.80% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 2.20% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 2.20% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 2.20% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.60% | 3 |
| Chinese | 1.60% | 3 |
| Other Black | 1.60% | 3 |
| Irish | 1.10% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.10% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 1.10% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 2,567 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beddington Park Academy Mallinson Road , CR0 4UL | 4out of 4 | 412 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beddington Park Primary School Derry Road , Beddington Lane CR0 4UA | - not rated | 412 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beddington Park Primary School Mallinson Road , Beddington Lane CR0 4UL | - not rated | 412 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beddington Infants' School Croydon Road , SM6 7LF | 3out of 4 | 660 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Junior School Holy Trinity Cofe Junior School , Bute Road SM6 8BZ | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallington County Grammar School Croydon Road , SM6 7PH | - not rated | 978 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wallington County Grammar School Croydon Road , SM6 7PH | 4out of 4 | 978 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Highview High School The Chase , SM6 8JT | - not rated | 1,037 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson's School Mollison Drive , SM6 9JW | 4out of 4 | 1,484 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wilson's School Mollison Drive , SM6 9JW | - not rated | 1,484 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 2,188 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 3,084 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Foundation School Streeters Lane , SM6 7NP | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carew Manor School Church Road , SM6 7NH | - not rated | 326 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link School 138 Croydon Road , Beddington CR0 4PG | - not rated | 620 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Link Primary School 138 Croydon Road , Beddington CR0 4PG | - not rated | 620 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Link Secondary School 82-86 Croydon Road , Beddington CR0 4PD | - not rated | 938 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.