Sherford Vale School & Nursery, Sherford

In its own words: "It is my great pleasure to welcome you to Sherford Vale School and Nursery - the very first primary school in the new and thriving town of Sherford! As Headteacher, I feel incredibly privileged to lead a school that sits at the heart of its community."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at Sherford Vale School & Nursery reached the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Devon and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 93% in reading and 85% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 35 families put Sherford Vale School & Nursery as their first choice and 56 named it as one of their preferences, for 40 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Sherford Vale School & Nursery are Elburton Primary School (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 85% reading, 89% maths); Plympton St Maurice Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 81% reading, 72% maths); St Mary's Church of England Primary School (1.3 miles, Outstanding, 100% reading, 100% maths); and Goosewell Primary Academy (1.4 miles, Good, 86% reading, 74% maths).

Sherford Vale School & Nursery's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

Sherford Vale School & Nursery is one of 31 schools run by Westcountry Schools Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 70% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 86 pupils (24.8%) received SEN support and 14 (4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Sherford Vale School & Nursery.

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hercules Road West (w-bound), 40 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 36 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and other theft. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Devon (16), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Sherford Vale School & Nursery issued 1 suspension, 0.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Sherford Vale School & Nursery are Coombe Dean School (1.2 miles), Plymstock School (1.4 miles) and Plympton Academy (1.6 miles).