Sherwood Park Primary School
71%
Capacity
300
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Sherwood Park Primary School
Sherwood Park Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Bexley community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 300 pupils on roll, operating at 71% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Sherwood Park Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Natasha Trayers, it falls under Bexley local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8359th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 41st out of 55 in Bexley.
Sherwood Park Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 122 applications for 54 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 55 were first-preference applications.
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 Sherwood Park Primary School include Art Studios, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Cross Country, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Drama, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 28.3%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bexley, Sherwood Park 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 | Sherwood Park Avenue, Sidcup, Bexley, DA15 9JQ |
| Headteacher | Natasha Trayers |
| Local Authority | Bexley |
| Number of Pupils | 300 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 28.3% |
| School Capacity | 300 / 420 (71% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (22 Jun 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Nov 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8359th of 13,686
Nationally
1295th of 1,592
In London
41st of 55
In Bexley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
58%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed54
122
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
55 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Sherwood Park Avenue, Sidcup
Bexley, DA15 9JQ
Journey to School
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