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School profile
Verified 18 August 2026
Sherrardswood School is a private secondary-stage school in Welwyn, Hertfordshire, with a published age range of 2-19.
Private school Co-ed Ages 2-19 Sixth form No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-19
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Sherrardswood School
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-19
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- 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
No Hiding Place is the phrase Sherrardswood School uses for a community where teachers know pupils well and notice confidence or difficulty early. Founded in 1928, the all-through journey runs from age two to sixth form, with a non-selective, co-educational senior school set among 25 acres of Hertfordshire parkland.
Small classes and specialist teaching support a broad idea of achievement. Pupils are challenged intellectually, creatively and physically through sport, music, drama, leadership and enrichment. Progress is considered in relation to each pupil's starting point, which is central to the non-selective approach and to the way results are understood.
The sixth form offers 27 A Level subjects and three Level 3 BTEC pathways. Most students study three or four subjects, while bespoke programmes can support less conventional routes. Enrichment includes the Extended Project Qualification, Duke of Edinburgh's Award and Sports Leadership Award, with leadership roles and Future-Ready PSHE covering practical independence and wellbeing.
Admissions begin with a conversation and a tour during the day. Senior applicants meet the Headmistress before an interview is arranged; in-year transfers are accepted, and applications involving an EHCP are discussed in relation to the provision available. The combination of an all-through structure, non-selective senior entry and unusually wide post-16 choice is a defining feature.
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
- 75.4% grade 5+ in English and maths and 52 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 18.2% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Hertfordshire and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 52
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 75.4%
- EBacc APS
- 4.49
- EBacc entry
- 42.1%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Hertfordshire 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
- 2-19
- Headmaster
- Mrs Anna Wright
- Pupil roll
- 445 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Lockleys, Welwyn, Hertfordshire
- Postcode
- AL6 0BJ
- Area
- Hertfordshire
School leadership
- Headmaster
- Mrs Anna Wright
School contact
- School phone
- 01438714282
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions email
- office@sherrardswood.co.uk
- Admissions phone
- 01438714282
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- £7,607-£8,218 per term including VAT
- 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 ?
- 52 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 78.9% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 75.4% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 4.49 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 18.2% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 34.44 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 24 February 2026
- 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 2026 records an inspection beginning 24 February 2026. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Sherrardswood School handle admissions?
Sherrardswood School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Sherrardswood 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 Sherrardswood School?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Sherrardswood School?
Sherrardswood School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 24 February 2026.