Sherbourne Fields School, Coventry
Sherbourne Fields School is a special school for pupils aged 5 to 19 in Coventry. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2014)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Sherbourne Fields School in detail
Sherbourne Fields School in its own words
In its own words: "Teaching takes place in a variety of ways, with students taking part in one to one work, small group sessions and whole class activities."
From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of everyone in our community I would like to welcome you to Sherbourne Fields School. Sherbourne Fields is a wonderful all age specialist school that provides an exciting, ambitious and creative education for pupils with a broad spectrum of need; including a wide range of physical, medical and learning needs."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Sherbourne Fields School are Kingsbury Academy (0.3 miles, Requires improvement); Waterside School (1.9 miles); Corley Academy (3 miles); and Exhall Grange Specialist School (3 miles, Good).
Kingsbury AcademyWaterside SchoolCorley AcademyExhall Grange Specialist School
Where pupils go next
Of the 21 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 100% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 5% to a further education college.
Who goes there
43.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 20.5% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
Almost every pupil at Sherbourne Fields School has an education, health and care plan (263 of 263 in 2026). The most common need among them is a severe learning difficulty.
Sherbourne Fields School provides for pupils with physical disability.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Canley Rail Station, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Newington Close (after), 180 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 121 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Coventry (253).
Suspensions and exclusions
Sherbourne Fields School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from February 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Outstanding.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Sherbourne Fields is a truly special, inclusive school. Inspirational leaders and highly dedicated staff are unwavering in their simple vision that every moment counts. Caring relationships characterise this warm, caring school. Pupils appreciate the support adults give them. In turn, pupils display positive attitudes themselves. Pupils treat one another with absolute respect. This is a school where behaviour is exemplary.
Staff foster a strong sense of community and know pupils very well. This goes beyond learning needs and includes taking account of pupils' interests, worries and hopes. This holistic understanding of pupils is a strength of the school. It contributes significantly to the school's success.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The curriculum is carefully constructed from the early years to the sixth form. It is not just a set of subjects, but a carefully considered framework leading towards ambitious outcomes. These outcomes reflect pupils' wider development. This includes readiness for adult life, as well as helping pupils discover vocational and personal interests.
Across all pathways and subjects, the school has decided precisely what should be taught and when. The school has organised classes so that pupils with similar needs work with staff who are exceptionally skilled at meeting them. Staff's detailed knowledge of pupils ensures they can put precisely the right provision and adaptations in place. One pupil, whose views were echoed by many others, said, 'I am really happy here because the staff understand me and help me.'
From Ofsted's June 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its February 2014 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
43.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
Physical
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Sherbourne Fields School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Sherbourne Fields School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Sherbourne Fields School is in Coventry; for families living there:
Apply to Coventry for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 12
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 12 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 9 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Coventry is 14 (the median across 130 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
263 pupils
262 places
1 pupil over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Coventry
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Coventry
Across Coventry council
Places available
4,567
Applications
4,348
Got 1st preference
82.1%
Got preferred school
94.6%
All secondary applications across Coventry council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
263
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Sherbourne Fields School provides for pupils with physical disability.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
263
Total Pupils
172
Boys
91
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
43
Teachers
6.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,001
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
10.5%
Overall absence
29.0%
Persistent absence
214
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Sherbourne Fields School
Showing 10 of 14 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Sherbourne Fields School
What are GCSE results like at Sherbourne Fields School?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Sherbourne Fields School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 1.2. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Sherbourne Fields School's Ofsted rating?
Sherbourne Fields School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2014, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Sherbourne Fields School?
No fixed boundary. When Sherbourne Fields School is oversubscribed, Coventry allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Sherbourne Fields School?
Sherbourne Fields School has around 263 pupils on roll. 44% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Sherbourne Fields School have specialist SEN provision?
Sherbourne Fields School provides for pupils with physical disability.
What is attendance like at Sherbourne Fields School?
10.5% of sessions were missed at Sherbourne Fields School in 2024/25. 29% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Sherbourne Fields School?
Apply through Coventry's coordinated admissions process, naming Sherbourne Fields School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Sherbourne Fields School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 12 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 9 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Coventry is 14 (the median across 130 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Sherbourne Fields School?
Sherbourne Fields School is at Rowington Close, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 1PR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)