Sherwood Primary School, Preston

In its own words: "Our school opened in September 1990 with 90 pupils and has grown to 427 pupils. We all firmly believe in providing a warm, friendly environment for the children to succeed. Our children are encouraged to work hard and are offered a variety of activities in order to develop a high self-esteem."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, cricket, tennis, dance, Lego and forest school.

Coming up: an open evening on Thursday 12 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 92% of Year 6 pupils at Sherwood Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 95% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 74% in Lancashire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (94% in reading, 90% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 69 families put Sherwood Primary School as their first choice and 271 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 14 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Sherwood Primary School are St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston (0.3 miles, 83% reading, 94% maths); Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery (0.4 miles, Good, 80% reading, 83% maths); The Olive School, Preston (0.9 miles, Outstanding, 93% reading, 95% maths); and Kennington Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 74% reading, 69% maths).

Sherwood Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

94 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Sherwood Primary School (as of September 2025): 98% would recommend the school, 98% say their child is happy there and 80% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (98%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (80%).

10.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 52.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (50%), White British (37%) and Mixed (8%).

In 2026, 50 pupils (11.8%) received SEN support and 7 (1.6%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.

The nearest railway station is Preston Rail Station, about 2.6 miles away in a straight line.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Sherwood (opposite), 50 metres away.

Sherwood Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Sherwood Primary School are Lancashire Education Medical Services (0.4 miles), Corpus Christi Catholic High School (0.7 miles), Archbishop Temple Church of England High School (0.8 miles) and Fulwood Academy (1 mile).