Welcome
Zoe Neville-Harris
“Thisstageofyourschooljourneymarksanexcitingandimportantperiodofgrowth-academically,personallyandsocially. WhetheryouarenewtotheschoolorhaveprogressedfromourPrepPhase,theSenioryearsbringnewresponsibilities, challengesandopportunities
AtSherfield,webelieveinhelpingeverypupiltothrive You’llbeencouragedtoaimhighinyouracademicstudies,makethe mostofco-curricularactivities,anddevelopasaconfident,kindandresilientindividual.Youwillhaveaccesstoawidevariety ofexperiences,fromclubs,tripsandcompetitionstomusic,sport,dramaandleadershiproles,alldesignedtohelpyou discoveryourstrengthsandpassions
AsaSeniorpupil,youwillbegivenincreasingindependenceandthechancetoshapeyourownpath.Withthatfreedom comesresponsibility Weexpectyoutoactwithcourage,kindnessandrespectothers,contributepositivelytoour communityandworktothebestofyourability Staffareheretosupportandguideyou,andwehopeyouwillalwaysaskfor helpwhenneeded
Yourwell-beingiscentraltoyoursuccess.Eachpupilispartofasmalltutorgroup,whereyourtutorwilltaketimetogetto knowyou,checkinregularly,andsupportyourprogress OurDeputyHeadsofPhase,pastoralteam,andschoolnursesare alwaysavailableifyoufacechallengesalongtheway Youareneveralonehere
Thisphaseisalsoaboutpreparation,preparingforexams,forlifebeyondschool,andforbecomingathoughtfulandcapable adult FromYear9,you’lltakepartintheDukeofEdinburghAwardandexplorepathwaysthroughGCSEs,A-levels,university applications,apprenticeshipsandcareers Ourteam,includingtheHeadofSixthFormandHeadofCareers,willsupportyou everystepoftheway
Wehopeyouwillseizeeveryopportunity,challengeyourself,andenjoyyourtimeintheSeniorPhase.Takeprideinyour achievements-bigorsmall-andknowthatyouareavaluedmemberofourschoolcommunity
We’re proud to have you here and excited to see all that you will accomplish”
Vision, MissionValuesand
Wecreatealearningenvironmentthatnurtures,inspiresandchallenges,preparingeveryoneforlifeinaglobalsociety
Vision
Ourstudentscreateapositiveimpact,inspiringchangeandabetterfuture
Values
Respect–ValueEveryVoice Courage–DotheRightThing Kindness–ActwithEmpathy
Thesevaluesdefinewhoweare–thebeliefsthatguideouractionsandbehaviours Theyinfluencethewaythewholeschool communityworkswitheachother,andtheyarethefoundationofthequalityoftheeducationweprovide
Thishandbookcontainsinformationaboutthefollowingandshouldanswermostofyourquestions;howeverpleaseask yourtutorifyouhaveanyotherquestions
Dress Code Equipmentand
Year 9 to 11 Uniform
Sherfield blazer
Sherfield Senior backpack (no other backpack is acceptable)
White long-sleeved, button-to-neck shirt or white short-sleeve shirt (optional for summer)
Sherfield tie
Grey school skirt with navy socks or navy opaque tights
Grey school trousers with dark-coloured ankle socks
Optional additional items
A nondescript navy or black coat
Sherfield v-neck jumper or cardigan
Navy Scarf
Navy or black hair accessories (no other colour may be worn)
Sherfield sun hat or woolly hats can be purchased in the FOS on-site second-hand uniform shop or any plain navy sun hat or woolly hat
Dress Code
Shirts must be tucked in at all times
School shoes must be black, polishable leather, with a raise of no more than 2cms. Branded trainers or shoes with wedge heels or exceptionally thick soles are not acceptable
All pupils in the Senior School may wear plain metal stud earrings. No other jewellery is allowed to be worn
Hairmustbeneatandtidy Iftiedback,hairshouldbesecuredwithnavyorblackties
Extremefashionstyles,cutsorostentatioususeofhairproductsarenotallowed Pupilsshouldnotdye theirhair
Make-up should be discreet and not cause comment Pupils wearing obvious amounts of make-up willbeaskedtoremovethisatthenurse’soffice
Nail Varnish/ false nails or eyelashes should not be worn to school, and you will be asked to remove these at the nurse’s office should they be worn to school
Booklet
Year 9 to 11 PE Kit
Year 9 to 11 girls will require kit for Hockey, Football or Netball (their choice) and Cricket Year 9 to 11 boys will require kit for Rugby, Football and Cricket
Sherfield PE / Cricket Polo
Sherfield Girls or Unisex Shorts
Sherfield Tapered Pants
Sherfield Medium or Large Holdall
Sherfield Sports Socks
Plain white/black non-marking trainers (no flashing lights)
Sherfield Football / Hockey Shirt
Sherfield Netball Dress (only for girls who choose Netball)
Football Boots (Football Only)
Hockey Astro Shoes (Optional - Hockey Only) or plain white/black trainers
Cricket Spikes (optional) or plain white/black trainers (no flashing lights)
Rugby Kit (boys only)
Sherfield Rugby Jersey
Sherfield Rugby Shorts
Rugby or Football Boots
Optional Kit
Sherfield Touchline Coat (no other coat allowed)
Sherfield Storm Jacket (no other jacket allowed)
Sherfield Athletics Vest
Day-to-day Equipment
All students should bring the following items to school in their pencil case:
Pencils, sharpener and erasers
15cm ruler and 30cm ruler
Set square, protractor and compass
black ink pens
A purple pen
highlighter
Glue stick
Scientific calculator – recommended is the Cassio fx-83GT-CW
Headphones for Languages Lessons
Own device
School DaySchool Grounds and
Structure of the School Day
Sherfield opens at 7:30am for Breakfast Club. Breakfast is available until 8:00am and is chargeable and prebookable via reception. Parents may drop their child off between 8:00am and 8.25am. Children must not be left unattended in their classrooms before 8:25am. If pupils arrive between 8:00-8:25am, they can wait in the dining hall Pupils arriving after 835am must report to the Main Reception to sign in before going to lessons
Registration is at 8:25am and the day finishes at 4:15pm The main entrance for Senior pupils in Years 9-11 is the door to the left of the main reception entrance to Buckfield House All doors are accessible by a code and the tutor will give pupils the code to the doors
When going to and from the sports hall, pupils should always go round the back of Buckfield House rather than the front or via the car park areas, unless instructed to do so by a member of staff on specific occasions
If a pupil is not collected at 4:15pm and they are expecting to be, they should go to homework club until their parents arrive to collect them from Main Reception
Tea and snacks are served in the Dining Hall at 4:15pm and clubs for are organised from 4:30pm to 5:45pm Clubs organised by school staff are included in the school fees There are some clubs which demand an additional fee due to the implications of coaching and facilities
08:25 Start of the school day - Morning Registration
08:35 Period 1
09:35 Period 2
10:35 Morning Break
10:55 Period 3
11:55 Period 4
12:55 Lunch
13:50 Afternoon Registration - Extended Tutor Time or Assembly
14:15 Period 5
15:15 Period 6
16:15 End of the school day - Clubs & Societies
First Day of the School Year
ThefirstdayofthenewacademicyearisThursday3September;pupilsshouldarriveatschoolfor 8:20am.AllnewpupilsintheSeniorSchool(Year9andup)shouldreporttoMainReceptionwhere youwillbemetbytheSeniorteamandtakentoyourtutorroom
Therewillbetimewithyourtutorduringperiod1andinthistime,youwillreceiveandgothrough yourtimetable Youwillalsoreceiveinformationaboutanyspecificactivitiesthatapplytoyou duringtheweek Youwillbegivenyourschoollog-indetails,andyouwillbeabletoaskany questionsyouhave Youwillbeassigneda‘buddy’tohelpyouthroughthefirstfewdays
Fromperiod2,youwillgotoyournormallessonswhichareonyourtimetable
Afterschoolclubswillrunat4:30pm
Whenyouarereadytobecollectedateither4:15pmor5:45pm,pleasegotothepick-uppoint whichisjusttotheedgeoftheparentcarparkwhereamemberofstaffwillwaitwithyouuntilyou arecollected ThosepupilscatchingtheschoolbusshouldgotothefrontoftheMainReceptionto waitforthebusesat545pm
Arriving Late and Leaving Site
PupilsarrivinglatemustfirstreporttoMainReception,viatheblackdoortotheleftofthemain entrancesothattheregistersmaybecorrected
Pupilsmustnotleavethesiteatanytimewithoutanadult Iftheyneedtoleavetheschoolduring thedayforthingssuchasamedicalordentalappointment,thishastobeauthorisedbytheHead ofSeniorsatleast48hoursinadvance
ParentsmustpickpupilsupandreturnthemtoandfromtheMainReception,wheretheymust signinandoutofschool Parentsshouldnotattempttoaccessteachingareasthemselvesatany time
Timetable
A pupil’s timetable is issued on the first day and will not normally change It will tell them which lesson they have, where it is and who the teacher is If a pupil loses their timetable, their tutor can print another copy
Key PeopleContacts and
Key Staff & Student Contacts
Apupil’sfirstpointofcontactshouldalwaysbetheirformtutor,whocananswermostquestionsforthem. TheywillalsospendtimewithpupilsontheacademicandpersonalelementsoflifeatSherfield.
Next,therearetheDeputyHeads,AcademicandPastoralandHeadsofYear.Theyarealwaysabletomeet withpupilsiftheyhaveanyconcerns.
Forallpupilswhorequireanyadditionalsupportwiththeirlessons,eitherbecausetheyaregoodatsomething orneedalittleextrahelp,MrsWalshandherStudentServicesteamareheretohelpyou
OurSchoolNursesarehereifpupilsarenotfeelingverywellorhaveanaccident Ifyouarenotfeelingwellat breakorlunchtime,youmaygotoseethemintheHealthzoneimmediately,ratherthanwaitinguntilyour lessonsstart Ifyouhaveanymedicationthatyouneedtotakethroughouttheday,includingpainrelief,it mustbetakentotheHealthZoneforsafekeeping
TheHeadPrefects,aswellastheHousePrefects,areheretosetexamplestootherpupilsandhelpwiththe houseactivitiesaswell Youcanalwaysaskthemforhelp
Heads of
Miss J. Stokes - Year 9
Mr J. Bridges - Year 10 Mr R Price - Year 11
j.stokes@sherfieldschool.co.uk
j.bridges@sherfieldschool.co.uk rprice@sherfieldschoolcouk
Role
Examinations Officer Mrs R Wilson
Name Contact Details
rwilson@sherfieldschoolcouk
Director of Student Services
Mrs K. Walsh k.walsh@sherfieldschool.co.uk
Head of Boarding Mr O. Bailey o.bailey@sherfieldschool.co.uk
Boarding Leadership Team
School Nurse
Mr O Bailey and Mrs A Robertson BLT@sherfieldschoolcouk
Mrs A Bailey, Mrs D Adams, Mrs J Martin nurses@sherfieldschoolcouk
School Counsellor Mrs F Smith fsmith@sherfieldschoolcouk
Main Reception N/A info@sherfieldschool.co.uk
Absence Reporting N/A absence@sherfieldschoolcouk
Friends of Sherfield (Parents Association) N/A info@friendsofsherfieldorg
Student Leadership Team 2026
Head Prefects Aaryan Mistry and Alana Cummins
Deputy Head Prefects
Polly Gauld and Rowan Johnston
Term & Key Dates
26-27
Term Dates 2026/27
01 02 03
Autumm Term
Spring Term Summer Term
Thursday 3
September to Friday 11 December rd th
Half Term:
Monday 19 OctoberFriday 30 October th th
Tuesday 5 JanuaryThursday 25 March th th
Half Term:
Monday 15 February - Friday 19 February th th
Monday 19 AprilFriday 9th July th
Half Term:
Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June st th
Bank Holiday: Monday 3rd May
Boarders should not book flights to leave or arrive during advertised term-time dates.
Boarders' arrival and departure days are as follows:
At the beginning of term/half term: Return the Sunday before, from 2:00pm onwards. The first day of the summer term 2026 is Thursday 23 April, the boarders should return on Wednesday 22 April, from 2:00pm onwards, in this instance
At the end of term/half term: Leave by 5:30pm on the last day of the half term/term
PracticalInformation
Bikes
Pupilsmaybringbicyclesintoschool,althoughtheschoolcannottakeresponsibilityfortheseorfor youwhilstyouarecyclingtoandfromschool.Thebicycleshouldbelockedinoneofthecycleracks withasecurelock.Pupilsmustbeinpossessionofandwearahelmetiftheyarebringingabikeinto school
Music Lessons
Individualandsmallgrouplessonsformusictakeplaceduringtheschoolday Theteacherforthe lessonwillletparentsknowwhenthelessonswilltakeplaceeachweekastheymaynotbethe sametime
Itisthechild’sresponsibilitytomakesuretheyattendthemandiftheycannot,theyneedtospeak withtheteacher,orMrRampton,wellinadvancetoarrangeadifferenttime
Logging In
YourschoolGoogleloginwillhelpyoutoaccessallprogrammesrequiredforyourschoolday You willneedtodownloadthedomaindetailspriortologgingontotheWi-Fi TheschoolITdepartment canhelpwiththis
OnceyouareloggedinyoumustlogintoallGoogleclassroomswithyourschoolGooglelogin ratherthananyhomeaccounts
Youshouldnotuseanyoneelse’slog-indetails,andyoumustnotgiveoutyourdetailstoanyone else
Homework
Childrenworkhardatschoolandtheymusthavetimetorelaxandenjoyfamilylife Homeworkis setaccordingtothechild’sageandneedsandshouldsupplementwhatiscoveredinschool Pupils shouldbeabletocompletetheirhomeworkindependentlywiththeirparent’sencouragement.
Ifapupilfindstheycannotdothehomeworktheyhavebeenset,theyshouldseethesubject teacherassoonaspossiblefromwhenthehomeworkwasset,todiscussthiswiththem.Pupils shouldnotwaituntilthehomeworkisduetobehandedintosaytheydon’tunderstanditorare unabletodoit.
EachsubjectteacherwillcreateaGoogleClassroomforthepupilstojoin,wheretheycansetwork andpostresourcestheymayfinduseful.TeacherswillposthomeworkontheGoogleClassroom, whichtheywillbeabletoaccessusingtheloginsprovidedtothepupilsbytheirtutor Parentswill alsohaveaccesstotheGoogleClassroomandbeabletoseewhathomeworkhasbeenset Please contactthetutorswithanyqueriesorconcernsregardinghomeworktasks
Homework Club
Homeworkclubisavailablefrom4:30pm-5:45pmeveryday,wherehomeworkcanbedonebefore goinghome.Thisisbookedinthesamewayasotherafterschoolclubs,butcanalsobebookedat shortnotice,ifthereisspaceavailable.Aseveryoneisworkinginthisclub,pupilsareexpectedtobe silentandallowotherstoworkjustastheywouldinanormalclass.Computergamingisnot permitted.
After School Clubs
WehaveawiderangeofclubsforpupilsintheSeniorSchoolwhichtakeplaceafterschool After-schoolactivitiesarechoseninthelastfewweeksoftheprecedingtermandaresenthometo parentstohelppupilschoose
Theclubsrunfromthefirstdayofeachtermuntilthelastdayofeachterm,unlessadvised otherwise Theyrun4:30pmto5:45pm Parentswillentertheselectionofclubsintotheonline bookingsystem(SOCS)toreservetheirplace Werecommendthreeclubsperweekdepending uponapupil’sactivitiesoutofschool
Houses and Points
AllpupilsandteachersareallocatedtooneofourfourHouses–Buckfield(purple),Lydney(green), Wynstow(red)andLoddon(yellow)
TheHousesystemgreatlyenhancesthelifeoftheschoolbysupportingcharities,fosteringhealthy competition,leadershipandasenseofcommunity.Prefectsandhousecaptainsworkalongsidethe housestaffandpupilstoencourageparticipationincompetitionsandeventsincludingSportsDay, whereeveryonecancontributetotheHousetrophy.
Thereareseveralhouseeventswhichtakeplaceeachterm,withatleastoneaweekandtheseare normallyadvertisedinhouseassembliesandonthehousenoticeboards.Pupilscanhelpwinpoints fortheirhousebytakingpartinorsupportingtheseevents
Pupilscanalsowinhousepointswithgoodpiecesofwork,improvementinlesson,goodeffort,acts ofcourtesy,positivecontributiontoschoollife,serviceinaschoolevent,aswellasotherthings
Trips
Tripsandexcursions,bothinthiscountryandabroad,areorganisedthroughouttheyear.These servetoenhanceandenrichthecurriculuminmanyways.
Youareexpectedtobehaveinthesamemannerasyouwouldifyouwereinschoolwhilstyouare outontripsincludingsportsfixtures
Exams
We hold exams and assessments at the end of each year to determine progress and prepare for entry into the next year and public exams in Years 11 and 13 Pupils in Year 9 will have exams in all core subjects and these take place in the Sports Hall, with non-core subject assessments taking place in lessons
Pupils in Year 10 will have exams in all their subjects in the Sports Hall under public exam conditions
Timetables for these exams will be issued in advance and will also be available to parents.
Any pupils taking public exams will be issued with a statement of entry advising you which exams and units they have been entered for. These should be checked and any issues raised with your subject teachers or the exams office as soon as possible. These statements will also advise pupils when the exams are taking place.
Positions of Leadership and Responsibility
AtSherfieldSchool,weencouragestudentstotakeonmeaningfulleadershiprolesthatcontribute toourvibrantschoolcommunity.HouseCaptainsplayakeyroleinfosteringhousespiritbyleading theirhouseincompetitions,events,andpastoralactivities,promotingteamworkandasenseof belonging.YearRepresentativesserveasimportantlinksbetweenstudentsandstaff,representing theirpeersonthestudentcouncilandhelpingtocommunicateideasandconcernsconstructively.
OurPeerMentorsandWellbeingAmbassadorssupporttheemotionalandsocialwell-beingof fellowstudents,offeringguidancetoyoungerpupilsandpromotingapositive,inclusiveschool environment.Thesepositionsofferstudentstheopportunitytodevelopconfidence,leadership,and astrongsenseofresponsibility
AllpositionsareappliedforbyletterintheAutumnterm
Meals
Allourmealsarecookedonthepremisesinourkitchensandourlunchmenusareservedona three-weekcycle Weencourageourpupilstodevelopapositive,healthyandactiveapproachtolife andlearning.
Fruitisonofferatbreaktimeandweprovidehealthy,balancedschoolmeals.Lunchiscompulsory forallpupilsandspecialdietsarecateredfor(breakfastandteacanbeorderedandpaidfor separately).Pupilsarenotallowedtobringmeals,drinksorsnacksfromhome.
Recognising Achievement
Certificates are awarded for achievement and exceptional contribution to school life in celebration assemblies at the end of each term. In the summer, we have our major prizegiving ceremony
Assemblies
SeniorSchoolAssembliestakeplaceonceaweekintheAuditorium Seniorschoolpupilsallthen alsoattendaHouseassemblyeachweek
Valuables
Weexpectthatvaluablesareleftathomeratherthanbroughtintoschool However,youwillbe offeredalockertokeepitemsincludingyourdeviceinwhenitisnotrequired
Lockers
Pupilscanrequestalockerroomatthestartoftheyearwheretheirbagsandcoatscanbestored ThelockerroomsarelocatedbehindHumanitiesandintheMusicroomcorridors
Communication
Weuseseveralwaystoletyouknowwhatishappeningwithinschool Theseincludefromyour tutor,GoogleClassrooms,duringassemblies,noticeboardsincludingthehousenoticeboardsand informationsenthometoyourparents
Pupil Code of Conduct
Pupils are taught, encouraged and expected to develop and maintain a strong personal integrity that is truthful, generous, courteous and considerate of the needs and feelings of others They are expected to have a positive and purposeful attitude to their studies and school lives and to their relationships with staff and other pupils in line with the school values of Courage, Kindness and Respect.
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Observing Common Courtesies
Move around the school with dignity and respect for others.
Open doors for all adults (staff and visitors) and let them go through first
Avoid offensive language, even if there is no teacher present
Behave in a caring manner, especially to those younger than yourself
Students should remain in designated areas during break times They must not enter classrooms, music practice rooms, or any other restricted spaces without prior permission
Public displays of affection are not appropriate and are not permitted in school time; all relationships must remain platonic during school hours.
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Allow teachers to teach and pupils to learn
Arrive on time for lessons with the correct books and equipment
Line up quietly outside a classroom if the classroom is being used or the teacher is not yet present
Only enter science laboratories, D&T workshops or the Sports facilities if a member of staff is present.
Do not bring items to school that are likely to cause distraction.
Move around school safely
Do not run in the corridors. Wait patiently in queues
Observe the school policy on uniform and wear your uniform smartly
Treat your environment with respect and ensure that all litter is deposited in bins
Academic excellence and honesty
Avoid copying or any other form of plagiarism as it subverts the assessment process, is a breach of academic integrity and undermines the standards and reputation of the school. This includes the use of AI in school work without prior permission being granted by your class teacher.
Travelling to and from school
While travelling in public places, pay particular attention to your conduct and appearance Show courtesy and consideration to members of the public Behaviour that may offend or intimidate members of the public or damage the reputation of the school is regarded as a serious breach of discipline
Mobile Devices
Mobile phones are not permitted in school Should you need your phone at school they will need to be placed in a Yondr pouch:
Phones are placed in a Yondr pouch at the start of the day (students keep it with them).
Pouches remain locked during lessons and social time to support focus and connection
Pouches are unlocked at the end of the day (and at agreed times for boarders)
If you need to reach your child during the day, contact Reception/boarding staff who will support
Reasonable exceptions and adjustments can be agreed where needed (eg medical)
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Chewing gum
Gum is not allowed in school, including at the end of the school day and during after-school activities. Anyone found with chewing gum will receive a lunchtime detention with the head of phase.
Aerosols, cigarettes, vapes, drugs and dangerous items
Pupils must not use any type of aerosol spray; roll–on deodorants may be used
Drugs, vapes, cigarettes, dangerous, distracting or anti-social items must not be brought onto the premises under any circumstances There is a firm disciplinary framework in place for dealing with pupils who do not adhere to these rules.
Any medicines must be given to the school nurse Inhalers and other approved medicines may be carried by named pupils
to Learn
The expectation of all students at Sherfield School is that they will:
Arrive promptly for lessons
Line up quietly outside classrooms, ready to go in when invited by the teacher and then sit down ready to learn
Start the ‘Do Now’ task as soon as they enter the classroom
Have all the standard equipment with them for every lesson
Complete their homework to the best of their abilities and hand it in on time
Actively listen when anyone else is addressing the class
Try their best in every lesson; ask questions and show an appropriate level of independence
Treat their work, resources, and the classroom, with respect.
Respond to verbal and written feedback from the teacher, and from peers. It's your responsibility to have some agency and take control of your own learning It is not a passive process
