A-level 2024/25
#1,156 of 2,536
Similar to most schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 117622.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 52.5 | 50.4 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 78.7% | 71.3% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 57.4% | 53.6% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 21.3% | 18.8% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 76.6% | 67.2% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 47 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | 34.44, similar to England, worse than Hertfordshire | 36.82 | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points, best three A-levels | 37.12, similar to England, similar to Hertfordshire | 37.4 | 35.78 |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | B- | - | - |
| AAB or better | 18.2%, similar to England, similar to Hertfordshire | 19% | 17.5% |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | 0.12, similar to England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Average, similar to England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 32 | - | - |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | Merit+ | - | - |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 445 |
| Girls | 213 |
| Boys | 232 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 72 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 29 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 80.6% |
| Higher education | 63.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.3% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 8.3% |
| Employment | 5.6% |
| Further education | 0% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Nursery | Tenterfield Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Jun 2017. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 4 Mar 2025. | |
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | Monk's Walk School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Jun 2014. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Homerswood Primary and Nursery School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 15 Oct 2024. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Nov 2017. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Oaklands Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Jul 2023. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | St John's CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Jul 2013. | |
| 1.3 mi | Primary | Templewood Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Dec 2023. | |
| 1.5 mi | Primary | Waterside Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Feb 2026. | |
| 1.6 mi | Primary | The Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Jan 2016. |
Sherrardswood School ranks 1,156 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (similar to most schools).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Sherrardswood School was C+, and 18.2% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).
Sherrardswood School has 445 pupils aged 2 to 19.
Yes, Sherrardswood School teaches students up to age 19.
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.