The Sherwood School
#1401 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#10329 of 15,697 nationally
About The Sherwood School
The Sherwood School is a local authority primary located in Mitcham, in the Merton local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 263 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 39.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1401st of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (49th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (22th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 263; capacity filled 84.3%.
There are 20 schools in Mitcham; The Sherwood School ranks 11th of 18 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%)4%
- 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%)36.6%
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 The Sherwood School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 263
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 36.6%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 84.3%
- 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)
- 4%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
Free academic assessment
Is your child on track for their SATs and GCSEs?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and maths tutoring mapped to the National Curriculum. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near The Sherwood School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Harris Primary Academy Merton
Mitcham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
486 students · 563 m away
Harris Academy Merton
Mitcham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,371 students · 624 m away
William Morris Primary School
Mitcham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
270 students · 697 m away
The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy
Croydon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
758 students · 1.1 km away
St Mark's Church of England Academy
Mitcham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
983 students · 1.3 km away
Lonesome Primary School
Mitcham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
273 students · 1.4 km away
Gonville Academy
Thornton Heath · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
427 students · 1.4 km away
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Mitcham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
408 students · 1.4 km away
Jus'T'Learn
Mitcham · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
52 students · 1.6 km away
Norbury Manor Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
406 students · 1.6 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Southmead Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
263 students
Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
265 students
Field End Infant School
Ruislip · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
265 students
West Wimbledon Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
261 students
Rye Oak Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
265 students
Mandeville Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
266 students
Frequently asked questions
Is The Sherwood School a good school?
The Sherwood School has a Success Index (England) of 39.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1401 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 The Sherwood School rank in London?
The Sherwood School ranks #1401 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #10329 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend The Sherwood School?
The Sherwood School had 263 students in 2025.
Is The Sherwood School a primary school or a secondary school?
The Sherwood School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near The Sherwood School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of The Sherwood School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.