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The Sherwood School is a primary school maintained by the local authority (Merton). It has about 330 boys and girls aged between 3 and 11. In July 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Admissions, Progress, Representation and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Attendance, Attainment and Environment.
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Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low.
Progress: Above average. Progress in maths is above average, in reading it is below average and in writing it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress in maths is about average. Progress in reading is about average. Progress in writing is excellent.
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: Below average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite high.
Attainment: Below average. Maths attainment is below average, reading is below average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is very high.
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