Looking Forward to Year 7 At Sherfield School
Vison, Mission and Core Values
Opportunity, aspiration, inclusivity, community
Designed Success Academic Sporting Artistic …everything else!
The broadest base of opportunity creates rounded, confident, capable young people.
Opportunity, aspiration, inclusivity, community
Striving to be the best – whatever that looks like
• Supportive environment
• Subject specialism
• Doing risky things carefully
Opportunity, aspiration, inclusivity, community
The best for all
• A diverse and vibrant home where we celebrate and support each other
• Knowing every child
• Wraparound care – in every sense
The Sherfield Family
• Comprehensive transition for all
• Tutor support
• House system Opportunity, aspiration, inclusivity, community
Facilities
• Modern boarding house with 60 en-suite bedrooms
• Fitness suite
• Six tennis courts (three with 3G surface)
• Sports pitches, including 4G astro-turf
• Theatre studio with professional lighting/sound systems
• Recording studio
• Sixth Form Centre
• Sports hall
• Dance studio
• Dining hall, operated by leading independent school caterer - Thomas Franks
• Wrap around care from 7:30am to 5:45pm
Looking Forward to Year 7 Curriculum Matters
What Sherfield Offers
• An outstanding environment for learning
• Excellent outcomes for all:
GCSE/A Level results (2023 and 2024 average)
– 38.5% of grades 9-7 (A*-A) at GCSE
– 51% A*-A at Sixth Form
– Staff expertise in university entrance and interview systems
– Excellent Careers advice and support
Curriculum Ethos
• Broad and balanced
• Building blocks for future success
• Joy factor
• Challenge for all
Teaching and Learning
ISI Inspection
● Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) Inspection - in March 2024
● We are delighted to announce the publication of an exceptionally positive report
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Pupils of all ages learn to be compassionate and accepting of others. They know to allow for differences, describing the school as a very caring and enriching diverse community.
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Pupils develop a clear understanding of right and wrong as a result of leaders’ and staff’ modelling of respectful behaviour and communication of clear, consistent expectations.
“The self-esteem, confidence and resilience pupils demonstrate is fostered in the considerate and compassionate environment modelled by the school’s leaders.
Sherfield Senior School
Academic Excellence and Curriculum
• Strong GCSE preparation with a wellstructured curriculum.
• Small class sizes for individualised attention.
• Specialist teachers in all subjects including core subjects; Maths, Science, and English.
• Access to a broad subject range, including humanities, arts, and languages.
Extra-Curricular and Personal Development
• Sports, music, drama, and clubs to develop well-rounded students.
• HPQ provision through the Scholar Programme. Opportunity of all pupils to shine.
• Leadership opportunities like student councils & Bronze Duke of Edinburgh.
• Strong pastoral care, mentorship, and well-being support.
• Focus on building confidence, independence, and resilience.
• Study Areas - Study room open at break times for all students in the senior school.
• Boarding options (Daily/Weekly) with a strong pastoral care team.
Future Pathways and University Preparation
• High standards of exam results and university placements.
• Access to career guidance through bespoke Careers lessons following the GATSBY benchmarks.
• Adaptive and appropriate PSHE content to prepare students for their future including relationships, Health and Wellbeing and Financial Education.
• Study Skills tutelage in specific subjects and through Maximise Education.
• Support for scholarships and competitive university applications (Oxbridge, Ivy League, etc.)
Looking Forward to Year 7 Broad Opportunities
Clubs and Activities
• Leadership Activities – Ad Vitam Paramus – bespoke Enrichment programme
• Educational visits –September camp out Year 7 residential trip Educational trips for all year groups
Ski trip, theatre trips, curriculum trips
• Clubs programme
• Co-curricular programme – Cross curricular day
Art & Music
• Performing arts
– Annual Senior school productions at the Haymarket Theatre in Basingstoke
– Summer production utilising the unique Sherfield setting
• Creative art
– Regular exhibitions in the gallery
• Music
– A range of Prep & Senior Choirs
– Sherfield Orchestra & Junior Orchestra
– The Sherbets (jazz band)
– Sherfield Flutes
– A large number of student-led rock / pop bands
– Expert tuition offered in over 20 different instruments
Music Concerts & Events
• Formal Autumn & Summer Concerts performed in the brand new Sherfield auditorium
• Christmas Carol Concert (Y5 – 13) in the Sports Hall
• Annual Rock & Pop Concert in the Courtyard Studio
• Extremely popular Battle of the Bands outside on the Fountain Lawn in Summer!
• Vocal, Flute & Piano concerts hosted by our fantastic team of peripatetic music staff
• Afternoon concerts and seasonal music assemblies in the Prep school
• Community performance events including Carols by Candlelight at St Leonard's Church, Sherfield-On-Loddon village fete, and trips to the Loddon School.
Sherfield School Sport
Vision and Values:
- Fundamental Aim – Enjoyment and Participation.
- Strive for Excellence – Competitive.
- GRACE – Graft, Respect for Others, Attitude, Commitment, Enjoyment.
- Bravery (JW) and Humility.
- Develop a Passion for Sport to Promote Lifelong Participation.
Sherfield School Sport
Opportunity and Aspiration:
- Competitive Fixtures and Competitions (Cups, ISA etc).
- Staffing – 1 Per Team and Expertise.
- Wide Range of Sports on Offer – PE/Games and in Competition.
- Themes – Formations, Ethos and Playing Style – Team Targets.
- Long-Term Athlete Development (Physically and Mentally)Retention.
Sherfield School Sport
Opportunity and Aspiration:
- GCSE PE and BTEC Sport – Links with American Universities.
- Sports Scholars Programme.
- Links with Local Clubs.
- Trials for Representative Teams at County/Regional/National/ISA Level.
- Academies – Tennis and Golf – Expansion to Additional Sports.
Sherfield School Sport
Opportunity and Aspiration:
- Extensive Clubs Programme: PE/Non-PE, S & C and Tennis.
- Pre-Season Training: Tours and Post-Season Tours.
- KIT! - Parents' Survey and Matchday Experience.
- Sports Award Evening: Colours and Honours Board.
- Head, Heart and Hands.
Sherfield School Sport
Inclusivity and Community:
- 'Competitive Sport for All' and Balanced Fixture List (Co-Ed Sport).
- Deployment of Staff and Facilities. - Cater for Everyone - Regardless of Ability (Quality). - Flexibility with Increased Training Demands/Specialist Sports.
- Athlete of the Month – Sports Service Award/Virtues Award.
Inclusivity and Community:
- Sports House Matches – Growth.
- Enrichment and Sports Leadership – DofE and Volunteering.
- Clubs Programme. - Role of the Captain, Rotation of Positions and Fluidity in Selection.
- 'Next Job' and 'Our Standards' and Personal Responsibility (ME).
Sherfield School Sport
Sherfield School Sport
Closing Thoughts:
- Sport – Focal Point of Sherfield School (One Of).
- Growth and Development.
- Maximise our Potential (1% Counts)Good People. - DOS – Enthusiasm, Drive, Passion, Energy and Care (TSG)
- 'The Man Who Thinks He Can' (Walter D. Wintle).
Looking Forward to Year 7
Informal conversations:
General questions: Mr Sutherland & Mrs Dillon: in the Liddell Room
Curriculum matters: Mr Wilde, Mrs Neville-Harris & Mr Robertson in the Sofa Room
Admissions: The Orangery
Broad Opportunities: Mr Reynolds, Mr Rampton and Mr Ykhlef in the 6th Form Centre
