Sherfield School

Both my children attend Sherfield School, they’re having a brilliant experience there. Both enjoying the academic and sports side that the school offers. Would highly recommend the school - both the children and us, have made many friends there.

As a parent of children at the school the quality of education is good, the school grounds and buildings are adequate but not up to the standard you would expect from an independent, even though masses of building works are currently going on. The teaching staff seem to change weekly, as far as sports go choose somewhere else, the car parks are inadequate and the lack of any communication from the school is disappointing. It's a waste of time calling or emailing your concerns as the management are not bothered. Read the GEMS ethos before sending your children there. It's the aldi of the independent sector, but with Waitrose prices. Exam results are goImg in the right direction but it will be too late for my children. Parents seem happier with the pre prep to be fair.

I couldn't be more pleased with the nursery. They do so much with the children - daily walks, messy play, developmental activities and they clearly care a lot about them. They give you feedback and photos throughout the day and a written report at the end of the day. He is happy to be dropped off there and has come on leaps and bounds. The school has made such a positive impact on our lives compared to the last one. The staff, atmosphere and opportunities the children are given are second to none.

Fantastic school, my child has been in the nursery since he was 13 months old and will be joining the main school in reception year this September. Staff are really engaged and approachable, facilities are fantastic and the adaptability the school has demonstrated throughout the COVID challenge is nothing short of amazing. The headmaster Nick Brain is very engaged with staff, children and parents and always around for a chat if needed. The prep school head Berna Bouwer has a fantastic approach and maintains a very close relationship with the kids in the junior years, I have often seen little ones run up to her to say hello and give her a hug. Children at Sherfield are happy to be there throughout the school, they are enthusiastic and have anhigh level of participation in the many activities on offer. The school has a real sense of community and communication with the parent group is fantastic with weekly news letters and zoom calls for specific events.

I've been a parent here for 6 years and I have 2 children at the school. I am very happy with the school, the staff & the facilities, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Sherfield School.

Our daughter has been at Sherfield School since she was six months old. Now fast approaching her teens she has grown into a kind, enthusiastic and conscientious student under Sherfield’s guidance.We are truly grateful to Sherfield’s teachers especially during these difficult times for their hard work and dedication to delivering an online timetable, ensuring our child’s education was not disrupted for a single moment. The teachers care about the students and want them to succeed and are fully committed to helping them achieve their goals.Of course it’s not all hard work! Sherfield school boosts the most beautiful setting to learn, play and grow up in. With acres of green space, woodland and even a lake. There’s an abundance of extra curricular activities alongside a timetabled exciting enrichment programme. Whilst being an academically strong school sports enthusiasts will also be very much at home at Sherfield.Our daughter is extremely happy at Sherfield School and we are proud to be part of the Sherfield family. Sherfield School is far greater than just a school....come see for yourself!

My son goes to nursery here and whilst not adjoined to the main school it's within the schools governance. He loves his days there and the staff are fantastic. They post pictures onto a secured personal log in of what our son has been doing and we get a daily report as to what he has done, eaten and nappy change frequency. The grounds are lovely and the children will go for walks in the woods and outside for stories or some fun on the climbing frame. Would highly recommend and we'll worth the money. Can get busy to get out off in the morning for us as we cross two lanes of traffic at at 7.30am and 5pm the A33 is busy and not many people will let you out. Important to note that the nursery has decided to not support any free childcare hours as they can't afford too. We will likely move him when he's old enough to take advantage of that cost saving elsewhere.

Dating and mating fellow employee at workplace is against school regulation. The school must need a special supervision for every individual worker

Today, with my business Immersive Theatres, I delivered a 7m digital planetarium experience to 220 Year 5 to Year 11 pupils at Sherfield School. I was warmly welcomed by the staff and found the hall prepared just as I had requested. The day was well organised with all groups arriving as scheduled. The excited but well-behaved students enjoyed a rich selection of content: peering up at the planetarium night sky; discovering where the atoms in our bodies come from; what modern astronomers do; how British scientists search for real aliens; the composition of our galaxy, and the size of the Universe. Thank you Sherfield School for a very pleasant visit ✨

We have two children in the school with very different academic abilities and have been pleased with how the school has approached both their learning requirements.The enrichment program has been very well received and our children look forward to Friday afternoons when they can go 'off curriculum', learning a new skill, developing friendships and gaining a wider sense of the world around them - it really is a great addition to the week.No school ever gets everything right all of the time, just as all children have their ups and downs throughout learning. When needed to, we have been able to approach teachers and senior management to discuss any matters and have found them to be approachable and helpful and above all, open to constructive suggestions making us feel that we have a part to play in shaping the school.We have found the discipline, reward and recognition to be fair, opportunities to take part in sports and the arts very good. There is an air of respect and kindness and always smiling students and teachers!To date, we are very pleased with our choice, our children speak highly and proudly of attending Sherfield and we're very much looking forward to seeing the school continue to grow and prosper.