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Sherfield School is a private secondary-stage school in Hampshire, Hampshire, with a published age range of 0-19.
Private school Co-ed Ages 0-19 Sixth form Boarding school
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 0-19
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
Sherfield School
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 0-19
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Standards met
Overview
Overview
Sherfield's unusually broad age span is matched by a layered structure: Nursery and Reception, prep for Years 1 to 8, and senior study for Years 9 to 13. The registered statutory range is 0 to 19, while the March 2024 inspection described children from three months in the early years through sixth form. Day and boarding provision sit within the same mixed community.
The current institution opened in 2004 after an earlier girls' boarding school established in 1947. Governors oversee the school, and the curriculum is designed for pupils of different ages and abilities. The March 2024 inspection recorded good progress at GCSE, BTEC and A level relative to starting points, while identifying a need for more consistently effective classroom provision for some younger pupils with SEND.
Boarding begins at age nine in one on-site house. Staff know boarders well and provide pastoral and academic support, including evening study. Arrangements are in place for overseas boarders, and an independent listener visits the boarding community. These details sit alongside the all-through structure rather than replacing it.
Confidence, creativity and connection shape the culture described in the inspection material. Careers guidance includes speakers from the world of work and a careers fair, with individualised support for sixth-form pupils. All relevant standards were recorded as met in March 2024, alongside recommendations for stronger economic education below sixth form and more opportunities for peer mentoring.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 87.3% grade 5+ in English and maths and 66.3 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 0% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Hampshire and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 66.3
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 87.3%
- EBacc APS
- 5.45
- EBacc entry
- 20%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Hampshire and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 0-19
- Head Master
- Ms Caroline Taylor
- Pupil roll
- 505 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Reading Road, Sherfield-on-Loddon, Hook, Hampshire
- Postcode
- RG27 0HU
- Area
- Hampshire
School leadership
- Head Master
- Ms Caroline Taylor
School contact
- School phone
- 01256884800
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions email
- info@sherfieldschool.co.uk
- Admissions phone
- 01256884800
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 0-19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Boarding fees
- £11,485-£15,815 per term including VAT for full boarding
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 66.3 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 89.1% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 87.3% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 5.45 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 0% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 35.85 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 5 March 2024
- Leadership, management and governance
- Standards met
- Quality of education, training and recreation
- Standards met
- Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Standards met
- Social and economic education and contribution to society
- Standards met
- Safeguarding
- Standards met
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2024 records an inspection beginning 5 March 2024. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Sherfield School handle admissions?
Sherfield School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Sherfield School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Sherfield School?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Sherfield School?
Sherfield School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 5 March 2024.