Sherwood Foundation School, Wallington
Sherwood Foundation School is a special school for pupils aged 2 to 19 in Wallington, part of Sutton Education Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Sherwood Foundation School in detail
Sherwood Foundation School in its own words
In its own words: "In this section you can find out more about our school and what we offer."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Sherwood Foundation School are The Link School (0.4 miles, Outstanding); Carew Academy (0.7 miles); The Write Time (1.1 miles, Good); and Serenity School, Old Palace Croydon (1.4 miles).
The Link SchoolCarew AcademyThe Write TimeSerenity School, Old Palace Croydon
The trust
Sherwood Foundation School is one of 6 schools run by Sutton Education Trust, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 16 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 100% stayed in education or training for at least two terms.
Who goes there
38.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 27.9% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (44%), Asian (23%) and Black (13%).
Almost every pupil at Sherwood Foundation School has an education, health and care plan (204 of 204 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Sherwood Foundation School provides for pupils with autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, multi-sensory impairment, physical disability, moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Waddon, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Guy Road, 150 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Sherwood Foundation 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); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from October 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This special school excels at creating a caring, inclusive environment where children with complex needs feel safe and valued. Staff are highly skilled at understanding each pupil's individual needs and helping them develop independence and confidence. The school's commitment to making every child a reader and writer, combined with extensive enrichment activities and preparation for adult life, means pupils leave equipped with real skills and self-belief.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on pupil welfare, safety and building trusting relationships with each child -
- Excellent whole-school approach to literacy that includes all pupils regardless of their communication needs -
- Comprehensive personal development curriculum with trips and activities that prepare pupils exceptionally well for independence and adulthood -
- Skilled staff who help pupils develop self-regulation and manage challenging emotions -
- Inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and respects individual differences
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum for pupils accessing formal learning (particularly mathematics) needs to be better structured and sequenced -
- Some pupils ready for more formal learning are not making as much progress as they could
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with strong staff commitment to pupil welfare and transparent governance.
Extracurricular Activities
Trips to supermarkets, farms and aquarium, church visits, Pride disco, fundraising activities, on-site responsibilities like filling soap dispensers and collecting leaves
Sherwood Park School is a good special school for pupils aged 2-19 with autism and profound learning difficulties. The school provides a nurturing environment where pupils thrive through strong relationships and individualised support.
At a Glance
38.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
Autism, SEMH, Multi-sensory +4
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Social & online
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Apply to Sutton for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 58
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 8
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 58 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 50 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
10 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 Sutton is 39 (the median across 74 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
99%
Near capacity
204 pupils
205 places
1 spare place
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Wallington
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wallington
Across Sutton council
Places available
3,505
Applications
2,870
Got 1st preference
69.5%
Got preferred school
95.7%
All secondary applications across Sutton council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
204
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Sherwood Foundation School provides for pupils with autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, multi-sensory impairment, physical disability, moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
204
Total Pupils
146
Boys
58
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
38
Teachers
5.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£57,414
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
12.7%
Overall absence
43.5%
Persistent absence
138
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
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Questions parents ask about Sherwood Foundation School
What are SATs results like at Sherwood Foundation School?
Of the pupils at Sherwood Foundation School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 0% reached the expected standard in reading and 0% did so in maths.
What is Sherwood Foundation School's Ofsted rating?
Sherwood Foundation School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Sherwood Foundation School?
No fixed boundary. When Sherwood Foundation School is oversubscribed, Sutton allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Sherwood Foundation School?
Sherwood Foundation School has around 204 pupils on roll. 39% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Sherwood Foundation School have specialist SEN provision?
Sherwood Foundation School provides for pupils with autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, multi-sensory impairment, physical disability, moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at Sherwood Foundation School?
12.7% of sessions were missed at Sherwood Foundation School in 2024/25. 43.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Sherwood Foundation School?
Apply through Sutton's coordinated admissions process, naming Sherwood Foundation 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 Sherwood Foundation School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 58 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 50 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 10 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 Sutton is 39 (the median across 74 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Sherwood Foundation School?
Sherwood Foundation School is at Streeters Lane, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 7NP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)