Sherwood Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Preston, North West PR2 9GA · Lancashire
#70 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#561 of 15,697 nationally
About Sherwood Primary School
Sherwood Primary School is a local authority primary located in Preston, in the Lancashire local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 425 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 92.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of primary schools in England and 70th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (97th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (81th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 425; capacity filled 101.2%.
There are 154 schools in Preston; Sherwood Primary School ranks 5th of 147 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)86%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)28%
- 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%)10.1%
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 Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 425
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 10.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 101.2%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 86%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 28%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Sherwood Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Preston · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
279 students · 456 m away
Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
227 students · 613 m away
Corpus Christi Catholic High School
Preston · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
813 students · 1.1 km away
Archbishop Temple Church of England High School
Preston · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
891 students · 1.3 km away
The Olive School, Preston
Preston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
421 students · 1.5 km away
Kennington Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
246 students · 1.5 km away
St Pius X Preparatory School
Preston · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
131 students · 1.6 km away
Queen's Drive Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
434 students · 1.6 km away
Longsands Community Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
213 students · 1.6 km away
Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Preston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
216 students · 1.6 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
R L Hughes Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
425 students
Wood Fold Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
425 students
Fazakerley Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
425 students
Wargrave CofE Primary School
Newton-le-Willows · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
424 students
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
424 students
St Catherine's RC Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
426 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Sherwood Primary School a good school?
Sherwood Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 92.4 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England) and ranks #70 of 2,286 in North West. 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 Primary School rank in North West?
Sherwood Primary School ranks #70 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #561 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Sherwood Primary School?
Sherwood Primary School had 425 students in 2025.
Is Sherwood Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Sherwood Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Sherwood Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sherwood Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.