Sherrardswood School, Welwyn
Sherrardswood School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 19 in Welwyn. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in February 2026.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Sherrardswood School in detail
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 Sherrardswood 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 36 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 64% went on to university or other higher education, 8% to apprenticeships and 6% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 72 pupils (16.2%) received SEN support and 29 (6.5%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Welwyn North Rail Station, about 1130 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Roman Baths (adjacent), 300 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 52 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, other theft and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hertfordshire (138).
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
24 February 2026
Non-Routine Inspection
13 March 2024
Non-Routine Inspection
31 October 2023
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
21 February 2023
Regulatory Compliance
21 November 2018
Integrated
23 September 2014
About
Sherrardswood School is an independent, coeducational school for students aged two to eighteen, located in Welwyn, Hertfordshire, England. The school was founded in 1928 by Ethel Wragg.
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Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£15,708 to £24,654
depending on year group
| Reception to Year 2 | £15,708 a year |
| Year 3 to Year 6 | £18,867 a year |
| Year 7 to Year 8 | £22,821 a year |
| Year 9 to Year 13 | £24,654 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Hertfordshire - 12 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 Sherrardswood 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
+ 5 more subjects
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
Social & online
Keep up with Sherrardswood School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Sherrardswood School.
- Rising Stars Wrap Around Clubs Ltd710m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 22
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 22 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 19 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
7 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 Hertfordshire is 9 (the median across 590 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
81%
Available places
445 pupils
550 places
105 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Welwyn
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Welwyn
Across Hertfordshire council
Places available
15,222
Applications
13,456
Got 1st preference
77.5%
Got preferred school
94.9%
All secondary applications across Hertfordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
72
SEN Support
29
EHC Plans
22.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
445
Total Pupils
232
Boys
213
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Sherrardswood School
What are GCSE results like at Sherrardswood 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 Sherrardswood School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Sherrardswood School last inspected?
Sherrardswood School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in February 2026.
How many pupils go to Sherrardswood School?
Sherrardswood School has around 445 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Sherrardswood School?
Sherrardswood 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.
Does Sherrardswood School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Sherrardswood School: Rising Stars Wrap Around Clubs Ltd (710m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Sherrardswood School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 22 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 19 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 7 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 Hertfordshire is 9 (the median across 590 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Sherrardswood School?
Sherrardswood School is at Lockleys, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0BJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)