Sherwood Primary School
Sherwood Primary School is a primary school (Community school), ages 4–11, in Preston, PR2, run by Lancashire council. It has 425 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (29 October 2024): Outstanding in all 5 graded areas.
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Ofsted
Outstanding in all 5 graded areas — inspected 29 October 2024.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Outstanding |
Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
Personal development | Outstanding |
Leadership and management | Outstanding |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Early years | Outstanding |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 86 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 28 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 64 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 425 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 10.1% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 52.5% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 11.01% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 0.94% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
Other schools in the same council and phase. Ordered by distance where coordinates are available, then by name; locations may be postcode centres.
- St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston
- Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
- The Olive School, Preston
- Kennington Primary School
- St Pius X Preparatory School
- Queen's Drive Primary School
- Longsands Community Primary School
- Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston