Sherwood Park Primary School
Sidcup, DA15 9JQ · Bexley · primary school
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25th of 55 primary schools in Bexley we can score, 60 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.7/10 against 2,594 of them, against 6.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 25% | 2.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sherwood Park Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, matching the national median of 64%. A higher 20.0% achieved the higher standard, compared to the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the School Council and Children's University, play football, and attend a breakfast club and after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 282 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Children's University programme?
What Ofsted said about Sherwood Park Primary School
Overview
Sherwood Park Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a "welcoming and caring" environment where pupils are polite and respectful. Leaders have designed an "ambitious curriculum" with high expectations for all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), resulting in positive attitudes towards learning and strong personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils are "happy to attend" and demonstrate "kindness and respect," with bullying occurring "infrequently" and being dealt with swiftly.
- Teachers deliver the curriculum well with "strong subject knowledge," using effective strategies to help pupils remember key concepts and address knowledge gaps promptly.
- Reading is a "top priority," with staff effectively delivering phonics and ensuring struggling readers receive timely support to "catch up quickly."
- Provision for pupils with SEND is strong, with leaders providing staff the necessary information to make "effective adaptations to learning."
- Staff feel "valued" and supported by leaders, who prioritise training and are "mindful of their workload."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must continue developing the curriculum framework to ensure pupils have sufficient opportunities to "deepen and reflect on their learning" for coherent progress in all subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture" underpinned by thorough recording systems, regular staff training, and timely referrals to outside agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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