SchoolScoresSherwood Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Sherwood Way, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9GA
01772 719093 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 29 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
94 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Preston (Lancashire) comparisons use the 52 of its 124 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 72 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Preston (Lancashire) | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 17th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 16th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 14th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 73% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 19 parents whose child had been bullied 11th highest of 33 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 70% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 52% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 63 parents who had raised a concern Joint 10th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 72% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 79% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 13 parents of children with SEND 11th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 40% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 75% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 9th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 22%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Preston (Lancashire) figures pool parents at the Preston (Lancashire) schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
64 pupils in this year group.
86% — 26 points above the Lancashire average, and 24 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 86% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 28% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 92% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 88% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 95% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 111 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Lancashire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 69 |
| Of those, offered a place | 55 (80%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 271 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.4 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 100th highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.6% | 25.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 111th highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 8% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 77th highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.0% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 10th highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 49.6% | 16.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 27th lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 85% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 29th lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 85% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.0% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 35th highest of 123 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 81% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.4 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 18th highest of 123 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 88% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.5 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 85th highest of 107 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 12.9%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fulwood, St Peter's CofE Primary School and Nursery 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Olive School, Preston 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2024 · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kennington Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Pius X Preparatory School 1.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Queen's Drive Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Longsands Community Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 strong, 2 expected · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holme Slack Community Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fulwood and Cadley Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: safeguarding not met; 3 needs attention, 4 urgent improvement · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Sherwood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 29 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Sherwood Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 86% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 24 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Sherwood Primary School?
98% of the 94 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Sherwood Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Sherwood Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 69 families put Sherwood Primary School as their first choice for 60 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 55 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 119339.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.