Sherwood Foundation School
Foundation special school · Ages 2–19 · Wallington, Sutton
Sherwood Foundation School is a special school in Wallington, Sutton for ages 2–19. Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 10 May 2024.
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Key facts
- Address
- Streeters Lane, Wallington, SM6 7NP
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Council
- Sutton
- Pupils on roll
- 204 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 38.7% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.7
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 10 May 2024
Strengths
- “Sherwood Park School provides a nurturing environment in which pupils thrive.”
- “Its commitment to ‘breaking the mould’ is not only a slogan, but a practice that is woven into the fabric of the school’s culture.”
- “Pupils’ welfare, care and safety are at the centre of everything that staff do.”
To improve
- “Occasionally, pupils become agitated or distressed because they are confused or frustrated.”
- “Work is underway to develop the curriculum further for those that can access more formal learning, particularly in mathematics.”
- “While challenges persist around the shift to a new culture, steps are being taken to address these issues.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 27 June 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 0% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Sutton.
- The Link School 0.4 mi Not judged
- Carew Academy 0.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- Collingwood School 0.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- Wandle Valley Academy 1.7 mi School remains Good
- Sutton Tuition and Reintegration Service 1.9 mi School remains Outstanding
- Seaton House School 2.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- Grove Road School 2.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- Greenholm School 2.7 mi No Ofsted grade