Sherwood Foundation Special School
Sutton Council is expanding Sherwood Foundation Special School's capacity to meet demand for specialist educational places.
Sutton Council's People Committee approved statutory notices in September 2026 regarding proposed changes at Sherwood Foundation Special School, a special educational needs school in Sutton. This decision aims to increase the school's capacity to address the growing demand for specialist educational places, particularly for children with complex autism needs transitioning from primary to secondary provision.
The school's capacity is set to reach a peak of 289 pupils by 2030, with a long-term capacity of 264 places. This expansion is intended to bridge a gap before the new Fern Hill Special Free School opens in September 2027. No further meetings or decisions are currently scheduled regarding this topic in the provided information.
Key facts
- Sutton Council's People Committee approved statutory notices for capacity expansion on September 24, 2026. Source
- The school's capacity is planned to expand to a peak of 289 pupils by 2030, with a long-term capacity of 264 places. Source
- The expansion aims to meet demand for specialist educational places, particularly for children with complex autism. Source
- The expansion is intended to bridge a gap before the new Fern Hill Special Free School opens in September 2027. Source
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