Sherwood Way, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire PR2 9GA
10 simple reasons to choose Sherwood Primary School
State primary school (community school) in Fulwood, Preston.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Sherwood Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 71.
One of the best state primary schools in Preston and one of the 5 best independent or state primaries within 1.5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 30.2 pupils per class and 25.9 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 8% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects.
In the top 12% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There may be an occasional extra-curricular academic or hobby club.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. School Games Award Gold accreditation.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2012.
Find another school near Sherwood Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
St Pius X Preparatory School (1.1 miles); Highfield Priory School (2.6 miles); Ashbridge Preparatory School (5.9 miles).
State Primary Schools
Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery (0.8 miles); Our Lady & St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston (1.4 miles); Queen's Drive Primary School (1.4 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Abrar Academy (2 miles); Kirkham Grammar School (9.5 miles); Westholme School (10.9 miles).
State Senior Schools
Archbishop Temple School, A Church of England Specialist College (1.6 miles); Our Lady's Catholic High School (1.9 miles); Broughton High School (2.4 miles).