Sherington Primary School
104%
Capacity
435
Pupils
3.8x
Demand
About Sherington Primary School
Sherington Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Greenwich community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 435 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (104% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Sherington Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Hannah Freeman, it falls under Greenwich local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1994th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 14th out of 57 in Greenwich.
Sherington Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 225 applications for 60 places, making it 3.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 72 were first-preference applications.
Sherington Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (1.7/5 from 8 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Sherington Primary School include Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Library, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Gymnastics, Cross Country, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Chess, Science Club, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Greenwich, Sherington Primary School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Wyndcliff Road, Wyndcliff Road, London, Greenwich, SE7 7JP |
| Headteacher | Hannah Freeman |
| Local Authority | Greenwich |
| Number of Pupils | 435 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.3% |
| School Capacity | 435 / 420 (104% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (78%)
1994th of 13,686
Nationally
446th of 1,592
In London
14th of 57
In Greenwich
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
78%
Expected Standard
22%
Higher Standard
'22/23
80%
'23/24
78%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
225
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
72 families put this school as their 1st choice (32% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wyndcliff Road, Wyndcliff Road, London
Greenwich, SE7 7JP
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