Sherwood Foundation School

StateSpecial SchoolGeneral SEN

GoodSpecialAges 2–19183 pupils

Streeters Lane, SM6 7NPWebsite02087739930

Good183 pupilsAges 2–19EHCP

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Pupils183

Good1y ago

Ages2 - 19

Pupils183

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Type

Foundation

Phase

Special School

Age Range

2 - 19

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

183 / 205 (89%)

Avg Class Size

~11*

Head Teacher

Mr David Murden

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected May 2024

SENDGeneral SEN

This is a special school. Admission is through an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

12.7%

Absence rate

Avg 6.2%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

12.7%vs 6.2% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate12.7%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence43.5%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support 0.0%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 100.0%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Autistic Spectrum Disorder90 (49%)

Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty41 (22%)

Severe Learning Difficulty37 (20%)

Speech, Language & Communication4 (2%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty3 (2%)

Physical Disability2 (1%)

Other2 (1%)

Specific Learning Difficulty2 (1%)

Hearing Impairment1 (1%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health1 (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 31

Teaching assistants (FTE)78

Support staff (FTE)95

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils183

Free school meals 33.9%

English as additional language 26.8%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British44.8%

Asian Other13.7%

White Other8.2%

Black African7.7%

Mixed Other6.0%

Indian3.8%

Pakistani2.2%

Black Caribbean2.2%

Mixed White & Asian2.2%

Black Other1.6%

Chinese1.6%

Bangladeshi1.6%

Other1.1%

White Irish1.1%

Unclassified1.1%

Mixed White & African0.5%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.5%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 5Average

IMD 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Listed buildingREAR GARDEN WALLS TO BRANDRIES COTTAGE AND FORMER KITCHEN GARDEN WALLS AND GATE TO CAMDEN HOUSEGrade II Listed

Spending Per Pupil

£45,162

total expenditure per pupil

+£37,762 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£11,531

Support staff£14,133

Premises£2,056

Energy£816

Learning resources£842

Income per pupil£41,531

2023-24

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