Sherrardswood School

Welwyn Hatfield, AL6 0BJAll-throughAges 2–19MixedPrivate

About Sherrardswood School

Sherrardswood School is an independent day school in Welwyn Hatfield, East of England, for pupils aged 2 to 19 for boys and girls. GIAS records 445 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 550.

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GIAS school facts

Official identity and contact facts; operational fees and services appear only when separately reviewed.

Age range: 2–19
Education stages: Early years, Primary, Secondary, Sixth form
Gender: Mixed
Pupils on roll: 445
Published capacity: 550
Inspectorate: ISI inspection regime
Day-school evidence: No boarders; Does not have boarders
Area classification: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Published admissions policy: Non-selective
Address: Lockleys, Welwyn, Welwyn Hatfield, AL6 0BJ
Telephone: 01438714282
School website: Visit official website

Source: GIAS establishment record · published 20/08/2026

Pupils and staffing

Official figures for 2025/26.

Pupils: 445
Girls / boys: 213 / 232
Teachers (headcount): 54
Teachers (FTE): 48.5
Pupils per teacher FTE — not class size: 9.2
Area classification: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Published admissions policy: Non-selective

Source: official publication (04/06/2026) · official publication (04/06/2026)

Destinations of 2022/23 leavers

Historical DfE destination measures; these do not describe the current leaving cohort.

Level 3 cohort: 32
Sustained destination: 90.6%
Higher education: 75%

Source: official publication (23/04/2026)

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Sherrardswood School

Welwyn Hatfield, AL6 0BJAll-throughAges 2–19MixedPrivate

About Sherrardswood School

Sherrardswood School is an independent day school in Welwyn Hatfield, East of England, for pupils aged 2 to 19 for boys and girls. GIAS records 445 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 550.

Figures can refer to different reporting periods. Check the date and source shown beside each section. How Classpot uses published data.

GIAS school facts

Official identity and contact facts; operational fees and services appear only when separately reviewed.

Age range: 2–19
Education stages: Early years, Primary, Secondary, Sixth form
Gender: Mixed
Pupils on roll: 445
Published capacity: 550
Inspectorate: ISI inspection regime
Day-school evidence: No boarders; Does not have boarders
Area classification: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Published admissions policy: Non-selective
Address: Lockleys, Welwyn, Welwyn Hatfield, AL6 0BJ
Telephone: 01438714282
School website: Visit official website

Source: GIAS establishment record · published 20/08/2026

Pupils and staffing

Official figures for 2025/26.

Pupils: 445
Girls / boys: 213 / 232
Teachers (headcount): 54
Teachers (FTE): 48.5
Pupils per teacher FTE — not class size: 9.2
Area classification: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Published admissions policy: Non-selective

Source: official publication (04/06/2026) · official publication (04/06/2026)

Destinations of 2022/23 leavers

Historical DfE destination measures; these do not describe the current leaving cohort.

Level 3 cohort: 32
Sustained destination: 90.6%
Higher education: 75%

Source: official publication (23/04/2026)

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Sherrardswood School

About Sherrardswood School

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Pupils and staffing

Destinations of 2022/23 leavers

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State vs Private Schools

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Sherrardswood School

About Sherrardswood School

GIAS school facts

Pupils and staffing

Destinations of 2022/23 leavers

Helpful Guides for Parents

State vs Private Schools

School Admissions Timeline

School Open Days Calendar

How to use this information