The Sherwood School
Contact details for the school

School Name: The Sherwood School
Address: Abbotts Road
Town/City: MITCHAM
County: Surrey
Postcode: CR4 1JP
Telephone Number: 02 0876 5100
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Andriana Loizou-Samouel
Capacity: 312
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 263 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 84% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 36.6%

Location and administration

URN: 102646
DfE Number: 315/2074
UKPRN: 10080004
UPRN: 48112292
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Merton (E09000024)
Constituency: Mitcham and Morden (E14001371)
Electoral Ward: Pollards Hill (E05013821)

Easting & Northing: 529391E, 168221N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 23' 56.07" N 0° 8' 28.59" W
Plus Code: 9C3X9VX5+HF

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Harris Primary Academy Merton (0.6km)
  2. Harris Academy Merton (0.6km)
  3. William Morris Primary School (0.7km)
  4. The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy (1.1km)
  5. St Mark's Church of England Academy (1.3km)
  6. Lonesome Primary School (1.4km)
  7. Gonville Academy (1.4km)
  8. St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School (1.4km)
  9. Jus'T'Learn (1.6km)
  10. Norbury Manor Primary School (1.6km)
Governors

  • Ms Anisha Boughton - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 21 April 2026.
  • Mr Joneal Bryan - Governor. Appointed on 3 November 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 2 November 2029.
  • Mr Ajibola Danmola - Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2026 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 7 July 2030.
  • Ms Victoria Ebo - Governor. Appointed on 3 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 November 2029.
  • Mrs Andriana Loizou-Samouel - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2016 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2050.
  • Mrs Ann Long - Governor. Appointed on 24 May 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 February 2029.
  • Mrs Hannah McBride - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 1 September 2022. Term runs until 20 April 2026.
  • Mrs Antonia Palmer - Governor. Appointed on 14 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 March 2026.
  • Mrs Antonia Palmer - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 26 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 November 2029.
  • Miss Senna Sarwar - Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Ms Jane Savill - Governor. Appointed on 17 October 2016 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 June 2026.
  • Mr Darren Self - Governor. Appointed on 4 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 October 2027.
  • Miss Samantha Ward - Governor. Appointed on 19 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 March 2029.
  • Mrs Simbi Wickliffe - Governor. Appointed on 8 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 October 2029.