Sherrardswood School
Welwyn, Hertfordshire, East of England · AL6 0BJ
Spanning the full journey from age two to eighteen, Sherrardswood is a small independent school in Welwyn, Hertfordshire, with around 467 pupils. Its intimate scale lends itself to a close-knit community, and the Independent Schools Inspectorate judged the school "good" overall, while rating pupils' personal development as "excellent". Parents should note one important caveat: the same inspection found the school did not meet all compliance requirements. The sixth form is modest at 72 pupils, in keeping with the school's overall size.
467
Pupils
good
ISI
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 2-18
- Pupils
- 467
- Location
- Welwyn, Hertfordshire, East of England
- Website
- www.sherrardswood.co.uk
- Telephone
- 01438 714282
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mrs Anna Wright
Latest results
Attainment 8
52
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
49%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Academic results sit a little above national benchmarks: an average Attainment 8 score of 52 compares favourably with the national figure of 46.9, and 49% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national average of 47%. The curriculum is broad, offering GCSEs alongside A-levels, BTECs and the Extended Project Qualification, giving older pupils both academic and vocational routes. The presence of the EPQ suggests scope for independent research ahead of university.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 72
Qualifications offered
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 13 March 2024
The last word
A small, all-through school with solid results and warmly rated personal development; families will want to ask the Head about the unmet compliance findings before committing.
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Sherrardswood School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Sherrardswood School located?
Sherrardswood School is located at Lockleys, Welwyn, AL6 0BJ.
What type of school is Sherrardswood School?
Sherrardswood School is an independent (fee-paying) school in East of England.
How many pupils attend Sherrardswood School?
Sherrardswood School has approximately 467 pupils on roll.
What is Sherrardswood School's inspection rating?
Sherrardswood School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "good" at its inspection on 13 March 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.