Sherford Vale School & Nursery
URN: 145907 • Sherford PL9 8FA
Overview
- Name
- Sherford Vale School & Nursery
- URN
- 145907
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 74.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Susie Evans (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01752891795
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hercules Road, Sherford PL9 8FA
Summary
Sherford Vale School & Nursery is a mixed primary free school located in Sherford, Devon, catering to children aged 2 to 11. Opened in September 2018, the school currently operates as a one-form entry institution with a capacity to grow to two forms, accommodating up to 420 pupils. The school emphasizes a broad and rich curriculum that integrates outdoor learning, making use of local woodland and wildlife habitats to enhance educational experiences.
The school aims to foster a safe and nurturing environment where children can develop academically, socially, and emotionally. With a focus on oracy, sports, and building friendships, Sherford Vale encourages curiosity and inspires a love for learning. The school is part of the Westcountry Schools Trust, which supports collaborative development and best practices among its member schools.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community, and the administration is available for inquiries regarding admissions and school visits. The school day runs from 8:45 AM to 3:15 PM, with children able to arrive from 8:35 AM.
The school aims to foster a safe and nurturing environment where children can develop academically, socially, and emotionally. With a focus on oracy, sports, and building friendships, Sherford Vale encourages curiosity and inspires a love for learning. The school is part of the Westcountry Schools Trust, which supports collaborative development and best practices among its member schools.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community, and the administration is available for inquiries regarding admissions and school visits. The school day runs from 8:45 AM to 3:15 PM, with children able to arrive from 8:35 AM.
Useful links
- DEVON (other)
- PLYMOUTH (other)
- http://www.westst.org.uk/ (other)
- e4education (other)
- High Visibility Version (other)
- For further information about our partnership with the Westcountry Schools Trust and to visit the Trust's website please click here. (other)
- Annual Report & Accounts (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Broadclyst Community Primary School (77.8)
- Exwick Heights Primary School (77.5)
- Westclyst Community Primary School (76.3)
- Lynton Church of England Primary School (76.3)
- Woolacombe School (75.8)
Key details
- LA
- Devon
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 310
- Boys
- 161
- Girls
- 149
- FSM %
- 30.00
- Open date
- 2018-09-03
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 310 | 161 | 149 | 420 | 30.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 258 | 135 | 123 | 420 | 22.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 225 | 120 | 105 | 420 | 13.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 225 | 120 | 105 | 420 | 13.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 221 | 117 | 104 | 420 | 13.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 176 | 94 | 82 | 420 | 10.80 |
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