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Sherwood Foundation School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Sherwood Foundation School is a foundation special not applicable school in Wallington, Sutton , serving pupils aged 2-19, with 183 pupils, and a capacity of 205 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

2-19

Age range

183

Pupils

205

Capacity

89%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Sherwood Foundation School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Sherwood Foundation School?

The catchment area for Sherwood Foundation School is the geographic zone Sutton uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Sutton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Sherwood Foundation School is set by Sutton and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Sutton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Sutton catchment area documents →

Sherwood Foundation School: 205 places, 89% filled: places available

Sherwood Foundation School has a published admission number of 205 places. 183 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 205 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 32.4% of pupils at Sherwood Foundation School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Sutton.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Sutton publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Sutton school admissions →

Sherwood Foundation School: School Information

Full address
Streeters Lane, Wallington, SM6 7NP
Local authority
Sutton
School type
Foundation special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-19 years
Free school meals
32.4% of pupils
DfE URN
103025

Other Not applicable Schools in Wallington

If Sherwood Foundation School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Wallington are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Sherwood Foundation School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Sherwood Foundation School

What is the catchment area for Sherwood Foundation School?

The catchment area for Sherwood Foundation School is the geographic zone Sutton uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Sutton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Sherwood Foundation School oversubscribed?

Sherwood Foundation School has a capacity of 205 places and currently has 183 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Sutton.

What is the admissions policy for Sherwood Foundation School?

Admission to Sherwood Foundation School is managed by Sutton. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Sherwood Foundation School cover?

Sherwood Foundation School is a not applicable school in Wallington, Sutton, serving pupils aged 2-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Sherwood Foundation School?

Sherwood Foundation School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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