Sherfield School, Hampshire
Sherfield School is an independent school for pupils aged 0 to 19 in Hampshire. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in March 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Sherfield School in detail
Sherfield School in its own words
In its own words: "Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime at Sherfield School. We are a co-educational, independent day and boarding school for children aged 3 months to 18 years set within 76 acres of Hampshire countryside between Basingstoke and Reading."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Here, you will find a wealth of information about our school's rich history, our dedicated staff, our outstanding educational programmes, and the diverse range of opportunities we offer to our students. From early years to sixth form, we are committed to providing an exceptional educational journey that prepares our students for a dynamic and ever-changing world."
Coming up: an open day on Saturday 21 November 2026 and an open day on Friday 27 November 2026 at 9am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Hampshire
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Sherfield School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Where pupils go next
Of the 33 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 67% went on to university or other higher education, 3% to apprenticeships and 6% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 133 pupils (26.3%) received SEN support and 4 (0.8%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bramley (Hants) Rail Station, about 2.2 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Sherfield School (opposite), 310 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 11 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, burglary and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hampshire (72).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); 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
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
5 March 2024
Short Visit
14 December 2022
Short Visit
11 October 2021
Regulatory Compliance
29 January 2020
Short Visit
19 September 2017
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
17 January 2017
Focused Compliance Inspection
17 January 2017
About
Sherfield School is a coeducational private day and boarding school, located in Sherfield Manor by Sherfield on Loddon in Hampshire, England. It is set in 76 acres (31 ha) of parkland and is currently a school of over 600 pupils founded in 2004 by GEMS Education who sold the school to Education in Motion in September 2023.
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Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£15,975 to £26,610
depending on year group
Boarding fees, per year
£29,520 to £47,445
| Reception 4-5 8.25am-3.15pm | £15,975 a year |
| Year 1 – Year 2 5-7 8.25am-3.15pm | £16,830 a year |
| Year 3 7-8 8.25am-4.15pm | £21,495 a year |
| Year 4 – Year 6 8-11 8.25am-4.15pm | £22,935 a year |
| Year 7 – Year 8 11-13 8.25am-4.15pm | £23,850 a year |
| Year 9 – Year 13 13+ 8.25am-4.15pm | £26,610 a year |
| Year 4 – Year 6 9-11 (boarding) | £34,455 a year |
| Year 7 – Year 8 11-13 (boarding) | £39,045 a year |
| Year 9 – Year 13 13+ (boarding) | £47,445 a year |
| Year 4 – Year 6 9-11 (boarding) | £29,520 a year |
| Year 9 – Year 13 13+ (boarding) | £40,635 a year |
| Year 9 – Year 13 13+ (boarding) | £32,820 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Hampshire - 14 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Sherfield School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
+ 3 more subjects
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
Keep up with Sherfield School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 5
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 1 serious and 3 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 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 Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 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
80%
Available places
505 pupils
630 places
125 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Hampshire
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Hampshire
Across Hampshire council
Places available
15,392
Applications
13,874
Got 1st preference
90.1%
Got preferred school
97.6%
All secondary applications across Hampshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
133
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
27.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
505
Total Pupils
260
Boys
245
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Sherfield School
Questions parents ask about Sherfield School
What are GCSE results like at Sherfield School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Sherfield School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Sherfield School last inspected?
Sherfield School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in March 2024.
How many pupils go to Sherfield School?
Sherfield School has around 505 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Sherfield School?
Sherfield School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Sherfield School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 1 serious and 3 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 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 Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Sherfield School?
Sherfield School is at Reading Road, Sherfield-on-Loddon, Hampshire, RG27 0HU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)