The Sherwood School Catchment Area
The Sherwood School is a community primary school in Mitcham, Merton , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 307 pupils, and a capacity of 300 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
307
Pupils
300
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
The Sherwood School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for The Sherwood School is set by Merton and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Merton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Merton catchment area documents →The Sherwood School — School Information
- Full address
- Abbotts Road, Mitcham, CR4 1JP
- Local authority
- Merton
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 30.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 102646
Other Primary Schools in Mitcham
If The Sherwood School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Mitcham are the next closest alternatives.
Bond Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CR4 3HG
Lonesome Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CR4 1SD
Haslemere Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CR4 3PQ
St Mark's Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CR4 2LF
Cranmer Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CR4 4XU
Gorringe Park Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CR4 2YA
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Sherwood School
Is The Sherwood School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Sherwood School currently has 307 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 300 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Sherwood School? ▾
Admission to The Sherwood School is managed by Merton. 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 The Sherwood School cover? ▾
The Sherwood School is a primary school in Mitcham, Merton, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Sherwood School? ▾
The Sherwood School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.