Sherwood Park Primary School
#982 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#6138 of 15,697 nationally
About Sherwood Park Primary School
Sherwood Park Primary School is a academy primary school located in Sidcup, in the Bexley local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 282 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 58.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 982nd of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (92th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (37th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 282; capacity filled 67.1%.
There are 20 schools in Sidcup; Sherwood Park Primary School ranks 9th of 17 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)64%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)20%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)27.1%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Sherwood Park Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 282
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 27.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 67.1%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 64%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 20%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Sherwood Park Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Blackfen School for Girls
Sidcup · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,324 students · 187 m away
Chatsworth Infant School
Sidcup · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
210 students · 880 m away
Days Lane Primary School
Sidcup · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
653 students · 945 m away
Hurstmere School
Sidcup · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
893 students · 967 m away
Bexley Grammar School
Welling · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,504 students · 1.1 km away
Danson Primary School
Welling · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
592 students · 1.2 km away
Holy Trinity Lamorbey Church of England School
Sidcup · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
241 students · 1.2 km away
Hurst Primary School
Bexley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
662 students · 1.3 km away
Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School
Sidcup · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,561 students · 1.3 km away
Burnt Oak Junior School
Sidcup · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
245 students · 1.3 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Paxton Academy Sports And Science
Thornton Heath · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
281 students
Leesons Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
281 students
Ravenstone Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
283 students
The Minster Junior School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
283 students
Elmstead Wood Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
280 students
Hillsgrove Primary School
Welling · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
280 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Sherwood Park Primary School a good school?
Sherwood Park Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 58.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #982 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Sherwood Park Primary School rank in London?
Sherwood Park Primary School ranks #982 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #6138 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Sherwood Park Primary School?
Sherwood Park Primary School had 282 students in 2025.
Is Sherwood Park Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Sherwood Park Primary School is classified as a primary school covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Sherwood Park Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sherwood Park Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.