News Archive

Sherfield School joins Education in Motion family

08 September 2023

In an important and exciting move for the future of our school, we are delighted to announce that Education in Motion (EiM) has taken on ownership of Sherfield School.

Sherfield School Celebrates Exceptional GCSE Achievements

24 August 2023

We are delighted to announce the remarkable achievements of our students in the recent GCSE examinations. Today the school community came together to celebrate the triumph of dedication, hard work, and perseverance exhibited by the students.

Sherfield School Achieves Outstanding Results and Remarkable Progress in Sixth Form

17 August 2023

Over 59% A*-A grades or equivalent Over 73% A*-B grades of equivalent 100% pass rate

Sherfield School crowned National Small Schools Swimming Champions!

19 June 2023

Sherfield School have been crowned the ESSA (English Schools’ Swimming Association) Small Schools National Champions, after an exceptional performance on Saturday 17 June 2023.

Sherfield Schools Nick Brain Appointed CEO/Principal of GEMS Jumeirah College: Ensuring Continuity and Success

Executive Head, Nick Brain Appointed CEO/Principal of GEMS Jumeirah College: Ensuring Continuity and Success

24 April 2023

In an exciting move, Mr. Nick Brain, the Executive Head of Sherfield School, has been appointed as the CEO/Principal of GEMS Jumeirah College in Dubai, starting from September 2023.

The Importance of Your Child's First Three Years at School

01 February 2023

The quality of a child's education undoubtedly has a lasting impact on the rest of their life. But how important are their first three years at school?

Science Race

16 December 2022

On Tuesday, Sixth Form students Eunie, Stella, Megan and Charlotte launched the first ever Junior Sherfield Science Race with the support of Mr Rowson. It was a resounding success with the Year 6s.

Sherfield Spirit... of Christmas

16 December 2022

What a wonderful time of year Christmas is! With so much fun, laughter and joy leading into the festive break, followed by the enjoyment of families and friends spending quality time together.

Sixth Form Update

15 December 2022

The Senior Prefect Team has been working extremely hard over the past half term to continue with our plans.

The Gift

15 December 2022

I have just been on a family holiday, but that’s not very newsworthy. What is worth reading about is how this holiday changed my life.

Festive STEAM Day

02 December 2022

On Thursday 1 December, Year 3 and 4 took part in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths day (STEAM).

Entrepreneur Skills

25 November 2022

On 10 November, our Year 6 classes spent most of the day in an Entrepreneur Master Class with Bellevue Education!

Autumn Concert 2022

21 November 2022

Thank you to all who came out to support our amazing Sherfield musicians at our Autumn concert last Thursday evening.

Children in Need 2022

21 November 2022

Last Friday we raised a fantastic £1327 for BBC Children in Need.

Outdoor Classroom

11 November 2022

Due to Friends of Sherfield's fundraising efforts we now have a impressive outdoor classroom situated in our school woods.

Country of the Year

09 November 2022

For the Year 8’s project-based learning project this year they were all given a country and asked to create convincing mathematical arguments as to why their country should win.

Firework Spectacular!

04 November 2022

It was wonderful to see so many families on Friday 4 November for our annual 'Fireworks Spectacular!'

Fire and Rescue

03 November 2022

Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 were visited by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service at the beginning of November.

Thriller Night

31 October 2022

Year 7 pupils thoroughly enjoyed their Halloween party on Monday 31 October, with DJ Jones, pumpkin carving, the Halloween special tuck shop and lots of singing and dancing!

Prefect Progress

14 October 2022

This half term, the sixth form prefect team have started to launch their projects!

Peer Listening

14 October 2022

Yesterday 30 pupils from Year 6 to Year 13 were involved in a fantastic peer mentor training day from anti-bullying charity Kidscape.

Year 13 Conference

12 October 2022

On Tuesday Year 13 travelled to Farlington School in Horsham for a Year 13 conference.

World Mental Health Day 2022

11 October 2022

It was World Mental Health Day on Monday.

Future Facing

23 September 2022

Unusually, as we find ourselves at the end of our third week of the new school term, this is the first opportunity to formally welcome our school community back to school for the academic year 2022-23. So, welcome back everyone to the new school year at Sherfield School!

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

09 September 2022

We would like to express our sincerest condolences on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Future Proofing Our Students

01 July 2022

Growing up as a child or teenager in a modern world is an interesting challenge!

Twelfth Night

30 June 2022

The friends and family of Sherfield were treated to some Shakespeare in the Topiary Garden last Thursday, as Twelfth Night was brought to life by a cast and crew of year 7 to 13 students.

Goodbye Senior Prep, Hello Seniors!

30 June 2022

On Wednesday, our Year 8 pupils enjoyed their end of phase celebration with a trip out to Thorpe Park, an idea put together by School Council Prefect, Aaryan!

Proms on the Lawn 2022

29 June 2022

Friends of Sherfield hosted the inaugural “Proms on the Lawn” concert last Sunday in our beautiful school grounds.

The Greatest Showman

28 June 2022

The Courtyard Studio was turned into a big top last week as P.T. Barnum and his circus came to town.

Ardèche 2022

28 June 2022

At the beginning of June, 77 pupils and 9 staff ventured to the south of France for a week long residential.

Move Up Day 2022

28 June 2022

Last Friday, Sherfield hosted the much anticipated move up day, where we welcome our new starters into school for the day and arrange for all students to meet their new form groups and tutors in preparation for September.

Summer Concert 2022

27 June 2022

The Music Department were delighted to host their Summer concert on Wednesday 22 June 2022.

Prefects 2022-23

27 June 2022

Congratulations to the following Sixth Form and Senior Prep prefects ...

Sherfield School makes history!

24 June 2022

On the back of their sensational victory at the Independent Schools Golf Association (ISGA) National Finals at Radley College last week, Sherfield’s Golf Team travelled to The Warwickshire Golf and Country Club on Tuesday 21st June to take part in the HG Trophy. The HG Trophy is the Premier ISGA One...

ISGA National Champions

20 June 2022

Sherfield School have been crowned the Under 14 Independent School Golf Association (ISGA) National Champions after a stunning performance at Radley College on Friday 17th June.

Battlefields Visit

24 May 2022

Years 8 to 10 experienced a poignant visit to the Belgian First World War Battlefields...

Battle of the Bands 2022

23 May 2022

The Sherfield Battle of the Bands returned in May 2022, and this year we went BIG. The musicians were out in force, with tough competition all around, but find out who reigned victorious...

Year 9 & 10 STEAM Day

23 May 2022

Year 9 and 10 were tasked with clearing a chemical spillage...on their STEAM day challenge!

Sherfield Staff Member (and former BMX World Champion) Invited to the Jubilee Pageant!

20 May 2022

Housekeeper Sarah-Jane Nichols has been invited to represent the 1980s at the Jubilee pageant in London in recognition of her incredible BMX successes!

PGL Liddington - Five (and six) go on an adventure!

19 May 2022

In May 2022 Sherfield's Year 5 and 6 students embarked on a week-long residential trip in Wiltshire. Pupils Issy & Pippa share the adventure...

Sherfield's History Explored

16 May 2022

Year 1 Unearth the History of Buckfield House...

Sherfield Golfers Deliver a Stunning Victory

Sherfield Golfers Take the Salver

13 May 2022

Sherfield's Golfers retain the title at the ISGA Wellington Salver...

New Mural for Sherfield Nursery

10 May 2022

Our Community Art Enrichment group have been busy creating a stunning new mural for Sherfield Nursery...

Making a Difference to Yourself and Others

05 May 2022

The more positive interactions we can all have, the better we will feel and the more productive we will be in every area of life...

Sherfield Duke of Edinburgh

05 May 2022

Our Seniors have been storming their Duke of Edinburgh Silver Awards. They've faced mud, rain, hills, moors and raging cows...

Sherfield Ski Trip 2022

28 April 2022

Sherfield students travelled to Jasper, Canada to embark on the best school Ski Trip yet! Find out what they got up to...

Score This! A Mocktail Art & Music Exhibition

12 April 2022

On the final day of term, Year 8 showcased their Music & Art Projects to parents, students and staff in a special gallery soiree...

French Easter Egg Hunt

06 April 2022

Year 7 students were out in force for an egg-hunt with a French twist!

People Who Help Us

01 April 2022

As part of their ‘Superhero' and 'People Who Help Us’ topics this term, our Reception classes have warmly welcomed some exciting visitors into Sherfield school!

Sherfield's Spectacular Science Week!

01 April 2022

Sherfield's Science Department hosted the busiest Science Week on record...

Sherfield Rock & Pop Concert 2022

01 April 2022

On Thursday 31st march Sherfield held it's first in-person Rock & Pop Concert in three years, and it was worth the wait!

Sherfield Awarded Certificate of Excellence

31 March 2022

Sherfield has received a 5-star Certificate of Excellence from School Guide...

New Dining Hall for September 2022!

31 March 2022

Plans are under way for the development of new and improved school dining hall for September 2022.

Sherfield welcomes new Director of Teaching & Learning

31 March 2022

We are delighted to welcome a new Director of Teaching & Learning to Sherfield from next term.

Sherfield Appoints New Deputy Head for September 2022

Appointment of New Deputy Head

31 March 2022

We are delighted to announce the appointment of our new Senior Deputy Head in September 2022.

Sherfield Success at British Biology Olympiad!

30 March 2022

2022 marks the first year Sherfield has taken part in the British Biology Olympiad, and our Year 12 & 13 students have performed spectacularly!

Dinner in the Dark

28 March 2022

Sherfield held it's first Dans le Noir gastronomic experience this term, with some great results...

Future Ready

28 March 2022

Preparing our students for what's next...

World Book Day 2022

04 March 2022

Thursday 3rd March was World Book Day 2022 and at Sherfield we celebrated to the max, with a plethora of fun, literature-themed activities, competitions and costumes.

Future Ready: Year 13 Conference

04 March 2022

Sherfield hosted a Year 13 Conference for students across the Bellevue Group, to explore the ways in which they can prepare for the road ahead...

A Murder Mystery at Sherfield

04 March 2022

It was late on a cold Friday evening in February; the school was quiet as all had gone home for the weekend, except through the long shadows and dark corridors, came the growing chatter of a 1920's soiree...

Sixth Form Adventures in New York

02 March 2022

Over the Half Term break, Sherfield Sixth Formers embarked on a trip to New York, to explore and experience some of the incredible sights, history, cuisine and culture of the iconic American city.

New Sherfield Gym Installed!

24 February 2022

We are delighted to announce that a brand new gym and fitness suite has been installed within the Sherfield Sports complex...

Senior Prep Prefects Raise over £3000 for MIND

24 February 2022

Our Senior Prefects organised a charity fundraiser and raised a whopping amount in support of mental health charity MIND...

Sherfield Student On Track for Next Winter Olympics

21 February 2022

International Figure Skater and Sherfield Year 9 student Ava, has been sweeping the medal tables and has her sights set on the next Winter Olympics, watch this space...

The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch

08 February 2022

Year 1 use STEM to recreate their class story in the woods.

Sherfield's ISA Cross Country Success

08 February 2022

On Friday 4th February, Sherfield hosted the ISA London West Cross Country Championships with over 800 runners on-site.

Sixth Form Voice

08 February 2022

Head Girl Tilly shares her Sherfield Sixth Form experience.

The World's Gone French!

01 February 2022

Years 6 & 7 enjoyed a visit from Onatti Productions, bringing French to life in a play that turned the world upside down!

Year 2 Explore Nightingale and Nursing

01 February 2022

In studying British icon Florence Nightingale, founder of modern nursing, Year 2 have been crafting dioramas and speaking with a former RAF medic...

Sixth Form Debating Workshop

24 January 2022

In January, Bellevue hosted a sixth form debating workshop in London. From the battling it out over the monarchy to cars and climate change, find out how our Year 12s got on...

Sherfield Shouts!

21 January 2022

Sherfield Sixth Formers launch a brand new podcast series...

Sherfield Nursery Award

20 January 2022

We are delighted to announce that Sherfield's Nursery has been awarded a Tigerlily Platinum First Aid award!

Looking to the Future

19 January 2022

The start of the calendar year though is always a good time to reflect on what it is important to us and to consider what the future might look like for all of us.

Grace Darling Day

12 January 2022

On Tuesday 11th January, Sherfield’s Year 1s kickstarted their new topic for the term: ‘Year 1 to the Rescue.’ The launch was celebrated with ‘Grace Darling Day.’

Christmas and Community at Sherfield

21 December 2021

The end of the Autumn term at Sherfield is always such a wonderful festive occasion, with so much cheer, joy and celebration.

Year 2's Great Fire of London

21 December 2021

This term saw our Year 2's learning all about the Great Fire of London. Their theme included a visit from a firefighter, reporting like journalists, building and then burning historic buildings!

Green-Themed Enrichment at Sherfield

15 December 2021

Last Friday afternoon saw the culmination of this term's Enrichment activities and the Green-themed groups were out in force! Planting trees, testing their hand-built electric car and presenting on how to make Sherfield more sustainable...

Victorian Day at Sherfield

15 December 2021

As part of their thematic learning, Year 6 enjoyed a 'Victorian Day' this week and experience their lessons in a Victorian classroom. Find out what they got up to...

Year 7 Create Positivi-tree

15 December 2021

Sherfield Year 7s have spent the Autumn Term carrying out three random acts of kindness, which have culminated in a Positivi-tree!

Merry Christmas from Sherfield Science!

14 December 2021

Sherfield Science students have been creating crafty science-themed decorations for the Science Christmas Tree!

Farming, Shooting & Shopping: A Year 11 Trip to the Wellington Estate

13 December 2021

Sherfield Business Students experienced businesses in action on a recent trip to the wonderful Wellington Estate.

Sherfield Piano Extravaganza 2021

09 December 2021

Back for 2021, guests enjoyed the return of our annual festive Piano Extravaganza!

GCSE Musicians Perform at The Loddon School

09 December 2021

Students Ella and Christa, share their experience of the GCSE group visit and performance for our neighbours at the Loddon School.

The Meaning of Christmas at Sherfield School

03 December 2021

A message from our Head of Prep.

Year 4's Spectacular Trip To London

03 December 2021

As part of their project this term, Year 4 took a trip to London, to explore the fabulous Egyptian collection of the British Museum. They just happened to pop to the theatre too!

Sherfield Young Writers Halloween Competition

03 December 2021

This week, the winner of the Sherfield Young Writer's Halloween Competition was announced. You can read the full story here...

Nursery Rhyme Day 2021

03 December 2021

Reception and Pre-Reception classes joined forces for the Sherfield Nursery Rhyme Day, dressing up as their favourite characters and creating some fabulous new artwork!

Sherfield Autumn Concert 2021 - The Highlights

03 December 2021

Our Autumn Concert featured an array of performances from Senior Prep, Senior and Sixth Form students. You can watch the highlights here...

One Kind Word Wednesday

03 December 2021

Sherfield celebrated 'One Kind Word Wednesday' and examined what we could do as a community to ensure kindness remains at our core.

Student Review: The Punctuation Show

30 November 2021

Senior Prep students were treated to 'The Punctuation Show' in November. You can read their reviews hot of the press here...

Sherfield Swimming Success!

30 November 2021

Gold, Silver and Bronze! Five Sherfield Swimmers storm to victory at the ISA National Finals in London.

Whizzpoppers and Snapperwhippers!

24 November 2021

Year 3 Students explored the world of Roald Dahl with a trip to the museum to mark the end of their English Learning Unit.

Sherfield Remembers

19 November 2021

Remembrance Day is a memorial that transcends faith, culture and background. At Sherfield, our staff and students have engaged in many activities to learn about and commemorate this important event.

Young Leaders Inspired by Special Guest

19 November 2021

Our Senior Prep Prefects had a chance to chat with the Managing Director of JP Morgan and discover what qualities make a good leader.

Harvest Festival 2021

19 November 2021

Prep School children and parents celebrated a fantastic Harvest Festival in aid of Basingstoke Food Bank.

Sustainability at Sherfield

16 November 2021

As the world watches the global climate talks at COP26 in Glasgow, Sherfield Head Boy Jude, examines how we as a community can make a difference, by boosting Sustainability at school.

Sherfield Students Crowned National Junior Triathlon Champions

11 October 2021

The Sherfield Junior Boys and Girls Teams both won gold in the ISA National Junior Triathlon in October 2021.

Sherfield Celebrates National Poetry Day

11 October 2021

Sherfield students celebrated National Poetry Day with their incredible creations and 30 of our students have had their short stories selected by the Young Writers Association.

Why is it important that Pupils have a ‘Voice’ in school?

05 October 2021

Schools with a strong commitment to pupil voice report improved behaviour, pupil pride in their school and better relationships across the whole school community. This is why at Sherfield, Pupil Voice is at our core.

Sherfield School Named 'Rising Star' in the BIEAs 2021 STEM competition

29 September 2021

We are pleased to announce that Sherfield School has been named 'Rising Star' in the British International Education Association's 2021 STEM-based competition.

European Languages Day - A celebration!

26 September 2021

The 26th of September was European Languages Day, and Sherfield School celebrated this cause to the fullest!

Sixth Form Leadership

24 September 2021

Last week our new leaders in Sixth Form for 2021/22 were announced and students discussed what it means to be a leader with Executive Head Nick Brain.

ISA Award for Excellence in Pupil Personal Development.

24 September 2021

We are delighted to announce that Sherfield School has received a 'Highly Commended Award' in the ISA Award for Excellence in Pupil Personal Development!

Sixth Form Team Building 2021

15 September 2021

At the start of each academic year Sherfield Sixth Formers get to take part in a range of fun team building activities. Year 12 student Charlotte, explains what's involved.

A-level exam results 2021

10 August 2021

Sixth form students, parents and staff are celebrating another fantastic set of A-level results; 98% of grades were A* to B with 56% achieving the very highest grade of A*. The school has for the last few years been in the top 1% of schools nationally for A-level performance and this year’s results ...

Lagoona Aqua Park Trip 2021

02 July 2021

Yesterday, Year 4 took a trip to Lagoon Aqua Park.

Senior Prefects 2021

02 July 2021

Congratulations to our new senior prefect team on their appointment to their new roles - Head Prefects: Jude and Tilly and Deputy Head Prefects: Bonnie, Jasmin and Natalie.

A few reflections...

02 July 2021

As we know, the last eighteen months or so has been a hugely challenging period for everyone. For students in school, the emphasis and focus has been on being resourceful, resilient and positive in mindset, always looking for solutions and adapting readily to change.

Independent Schools of the Year Awards 2021

01 July 2021

We are thrilled to announce that we have been shortlisted in the 'Co-educational Independent School of the Year' category, from a record number of entries, for the Independent Schools of the Year awards 2021!

Water Battle

01 July 2021

Year 3 celebrated the end of the academic year with a water fight! They were very excited and had so much fun soaking each other with their water guns. What a great way to end their time in Year 3.

Year 8 Outdoor Adventure Day

01 July 2021

On Wednesday. Year 8 pupils enjoyed an afternoon at Horseshoe Lake, as a treat before they finish their time in Senior Prep.

A-Level Prep Sessions

01 July 2021

The Year 10 Business A-Level preparation group were tasked with operating as a focus group to provide quantitative and qualitative data on a range of products.

Walk for Water

29 June 2021

Year 2 ‘Walked for Water’ on Monday, covering 3km in the school grounds to raise money for WaterAid.

Year 8 STEM Day 2021

28 June 2021

Year 8 pupils had a great day last Friday on their STEM day.

Explorer Day and Fruit and Veg Batteries

24 June 2021

This week, in Year 4, they had an explorer day where they enjoyed learning more about Christopher Columbus and his fleet of ships.

Year 6 STEAM Day

24 June 2021

Sherfield School welcomed Year 6 students from Wandsworth Prep School, The Oratory Prep School, The Hampshire School and Bruern Abbey School to take part in a Bellevue Collaborative Learning STEAM Day on Wednesday.

National Thank a Teacher Day

18 June 2021

Teaching is said to be the most influential job in the world. Teachers are known to shape the minds of young people, they support and encourage, they impart good values in children and turn them into responsible citizens.

Battle of the Bands 2021

18 June 2021

The music department were extremely pleased to hold Battle of the Bands 2021 on Wednesday evening, the first live music event of the year.

Year 11 Move Up Week

18 June 2021

This week Year 11 have been trialling A level lessons

Tortillas de Patatas

18 June 2021

On Thursday Year 10 mixed Spanish and Food classes cooked Spanish omelettes.

Mini Beasts

18 June 2021

This week Pre Reception have been learning about mini beasts.

Drawing in the rain

18 June 2021

After completing their summer exam project Year 9 and 10 were going to be treated to an opportunity to draw some observational studies of the school, however our glorious British summer interfered in their plans today.

Rampaging Romans

17 June 2021

The Year 3 children made some incredible Roman shields over their half term break, and they couldn't wait to re-enact a Roman battle! They enjoyed creating different battle formations and they are looking forward to doing this again before the end of the year.

Prop Making

17 June 2021

30 pupils from Years 5, 6, 7 and 8 were selected to take part in an Art workshop where they learnt to make large scale props using willow and tissue paper, a traditional method for making art for festivals. These props will hopefully be used in the upcoming Senior Prep Carnival.

Year 7 and 8 Art Champions

16 June 2021

This Art group has been set up for pupils who show great promise in Years 7 and 8, to encourage and develop creative skills.

National School Grounds Week 2021

16 June 2021

For ‘National School Grounds Week’ this week Year 3 pupils made the most of the lovely weather to learn and play some French games outside.

Sports Day 2021

14 June 2021

It has been a unique and challenging year for the Sherfield Community with many events cancelled, postponed or hosted virtually due to COVID-19 and numerous lockdowns.

Bellevue STEAM Day Masterclass

11 June 2021

Eight Year 6 pupils have been selected to take part in a Bellevue STEAM Day (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Maths), which this year has a focus on sustainability.

Year 11 and 13 Leavers 2021

11 June 2021

On Thursday, Year 11 and Year 13's had their official last day at Sherfield.

Year 4 at Milestones

10 June 2021

The children and staff had a wonderful time at the Milestones Museum on Wednesday.

Ceramic Fish

09 June 2021

Last term the Year 3 and 4 Art after school club worked on making ceramic fish using slab building techniques.

Moving On

28 May 2021

There is a palpable sense of excitement building in the Sixth Form Centre as Year 13 look forward to moving onto the next stage of their educational careers and the joys that university life brings.

Marvellous Magnets

26 May 2021

The Year 3 children have been using their scientific knowledge to design and make their own magnetic games this week.

Victorian Mystery

26 May 2021

Year 1 were enthralled to discover an old mysterious trunk had been delivered to the classroom this week.

Visiting the past

21 May 2021

The Empire Strikes Back is 41 years old today! This, the second of the Star Wars films to be made, the fifth film in what has now become known as the ‘Skywalker Saga’ and, without a doubt, the best Star Wars film made to date (I defy anyone to disagree), was released in the US and, I believe, the U...

Sherbucks

20 May 2021

Today was the opening of our new Sixth Form Cafe! It's a big transformation from the office it was before.

Are we magnetic?

19 May 2021

Year 3 have been learning all about magnets. They have been testing objects around the classroom to see if they are magnetic or not.

Year 7 River Landform Experts

18 May 2021

In their lesson last week, year 7 were challenged to become the teacher by researching waterfall and oxbow lake formations.

Make your own masks

17 May 2021

Last Thursday, in their Design & Technology lesson, Year 7 learnt how to hand sew and use a sewing machine, in order to make their own face masks!

Roman Roads

14 May 2021

In our Year 3 humanities lessons, the children have been learning about Roman roads; why they were built, where they were built and how they were built! The children all had a go at being 'collaborative crocodiles' and created their own version of a Roman road using junk modelling materials.

Chamber Choir

14 May 2021

It was wonderful to get the choir back together this week and start preparing some songs to perform at the end of term. Our ever-enthusiastic bunch really found their voices rather quickly and are already excited at the thought of performing in front of a live audience again!

International Day of Families

14 May 2021

During the International Day of Families we need to think about what being part of a FAMILY means.

Oh, the Pastabilities

13 May 2021

Today, the Year 9s and 10s made a selection of wonderful pastas and sauces as part of their GCSE Food assessment.

Kaleidoscopic Imagery

12 May 2021

The Art of Photography enrichment group have been working on making symmetrical patterns from natural imagery they have taken in the school grounds.

Being the Best Version of Ourselves

07 May 2021

I read a the following in an article the other day: In 1885, a monk set out to run a 1,000-day marathon. Specifically, he and his fellow monks ran 40 kilometres a day for 100 days. Yes, you read that right. 40 kilometres per day! They did this for 5 years.

Book Jackets

06 May 2021

Year 7 have been doing photography enrichment this term and were inspired by World Book Day.

Sir Captain Tom 100

30 April 2021

In order to commemorate the life of Sir Captain Tom Moore, who would have celebrated his 101st birthday last Friday, in Maths lessons across the school we have been completing challenges,

Earth Day 2021

30 April 2021

With support from The Woodland Trust pupils in the prep school have been celebrating Earth Day on 22 April by planting trees.

What does success look like?

30 April 2021

When you think of successful people who do you think of? Bill Gates? Oprah Winfrey? Richard Branson? A quick google search will bring up images of these three and many more … Usain Bolt, J.K. Rowling and Pratibha Patil to name a few. But did you think about yourself? Doubtful! Did you think about yo...

Four Chord Pop Songs

29 April 2021

Year 7 learnt how to create ‘four chord’ pop songs in Music last term.

Dance at school is about progress, in every sense of the word

29 April 2021

This #InternationalDanceDay, Rhianwen Moore, Director of Sport, explains why dance remains as valuable a school subject as ever.

Habitat Investigations

28 April 2021

In Science, Year 4 are learning about living things and their habitats.

Cut the Straps

28 April 2021

During the Global Citizens Enrichment Programme on Friday the pupils embarked on a new awareness campaign, as part of their volunteering accreditation.

Young Leaders - Football

26 April 2021

Our Year 7 and 8 Young Leaders were straight back into the swing of the Enrichment programme on Friday afternoon.

RA Student Summer Show 2021

22 April 2021

The Young Artists’ summer show is an open submission exhibition for young artists aged 5-19 years studying in the UK.

Outdoor Science

01 April 2021

Today Year 10 GCSE Triple Science class carrying out a required practical for AQA GCSE biology.

Confidence, Creativity and Connection

01 April 2021

I’m sure you will agree the return to school has presented a wonderful opportunity for students to re-engage and connect with each other following a very unsettling period of time.

WWII Theme Day

31 March 2021

Year 4 have had such an amazing WWII theme day yesterday.

Our Wonderful World

31 March 2021

In Geography, Year 1 have been learning about hot and cold places around the world.

Back to the Stone Age

30 March 2021

Year 3 took part in Stone Age Day on Monday.

Let's play a game

26 March 2021

How many Christmases have been ruined by that apparently innocuous phrase? How many seemingly kindly grandmas or favourite uncles have become rabid at being cheated out of that last piece of pie (or is it cheese?) with an answer which is almost right but not quite right enough? I am, of course, ta...

Day of the Dead 2021

26 March 2021

Year 7 have been working on a project based on the Mexican holiday - Day of the Dead.

Restore Our World

26 March 2021

Year 9 DT Students are taking part in a STEM competition organised by the British International Education Association.

The Magic of Medicine

24 March 2021

Year 2 carried out a science experiment this week, on the topic of germs.

Spring in their Step

24 March 2021

Reception class were looking for signs of spring in Forest School on Tuesday.

To Infinity and Beyond

24 March 2021

This week the children in the Pre-Reception Booster have been learning about ‘Space’.

Finding their way

22 March 2021

Year 5 and 6 Outdoor Adventures Enrichment had a fantastic afternoon in the lovely weather on Friday.

The Cars of Sherfield

19 March 2021

In our Pre-Reception Booster group this week, they have been learning about ‘Travel and Transport’.

You can’t have the rainbow without the rain!

19 March 2021

It's easy to feel grateful when life is good, but what about when things are not so easy? In the midst of this global pandemic can we, or should we, still feel grateful?

Lockdown on Ice

19 March 2021

Ava in Year 8's account of ice skating during the pandemic.

Rhythm Grids

18 March 2021

Year 5 have been getting rhythmic and composing their own rhythm grids, which they performed in groups.

Who made my T.Shirt?

18 March 2021

What a fantastic exhibition Year 7 put on last week. We were so impressed with the standard of the work produced and the depth of understanding shown.

PI Day 2021

16 March 2021

The 14 March each year is World Pi Day (3.14) and as a school we celebrated this on Monday.

World Book Day 2021

15 March 2021

What better way to mark our return to School than to celebrate World Book Day? Last Friday saw a stunning array of costumes as staff and pupils fully entered into the spirit of the event.

GCSE Dance Duet

12 March 2021

Annabelle and Ruby, in Year 11, have been working hard on their GCSE Dance Duet.

The Wonder of being in School

12 March 2021

To coin, the opening comments from head teacher John Tomsett and his blog, I have been teaching for 23 years, I taught children from the age of 3 months to 18 years, on three different continents and with three different education systems and, at the age of 43, this much I know about The Wonder of b...

100 Days of School 2021

12 March 2021

Moving into Reception and Year 1 are two huge milestones for younger children. When the children start reception, they are start thinking of themselves as ‘big boys and girls starting school’ and likewise when children move from Reception to Year 1, the children face a new key stage, where the way t...

Year 1 Go Exploring

11 March 2021

Year 1 pupils have had a magnificent first few days back in school.

Wonderful Woods

11 March 2021

Our pupils were fantastic during their online PE, Games and Morning Motivation sessions.

On a Bear Hunt

10 March 2021

Our booster Pre-Reception group had their bear stolen this week!

Flower Power

09 March 2021

In science this week, Year 3 have been learning about pollination, fertilisation and the parts of a plant that support these processes.

Le gâteau au yaourt

05 March 2021

This half-term Year 7 have completed the topic of food. Olivia B and Oliver G both went the extra mile by following a yogurt cake recipe called ‘le gateau au yaourt’.

Nursery World Book Day

05 March 2021

What a wonderful day of fun the children in Nursery and Pre-Reception had on Thursday, celebrating World Book Day.

Re-engage, Re-connect and Re-establish

05 March 2021

If you listen to the political narrative and media sound-bites about schools re-opening, they are all about children needing to catch-up, but a slower approach when schools return may reap longer-term benefits. Think of the tortoise and the hare! The lesson there? Slow and steady wins the race.

I'm a Celebrity...

04 March 2021

Year 5 complete an “I’m a CELEBRITY, GET ME OUT OF HERE” workout during their lesson this week.

SUPERTATO to the rescue!

03 March 2021

In Reception they have been learning all things superhero this week!

The certainty of uncertainty

26 February 2021

I am sure that both you and your children were delighted to receive the welcome news on Monday evening that schools will reopen on Monday 8 March.

Perfect Plants

26 February 2021

Year 1 have started their new science topic all about plants.

Designing Remotely

26 February 2021

Year 10 Design & Technology students have been working on redesigning a game controller this term, so it is better ergonomically and anthropometrically for a specific game.

The Vision Quest

26 February 2021

As part of the thematic learning topic Wild, Wild West, Year 6 have been learning about Native American Indian rituals in Religious Studies.

Be Kind

26 February 2021

The Senior Prep assembly this week had a very special message from the Duchess of Cambridge to encourage us all to do nice things for other people and be kind.

We're Jamming

26 February 2021

Over the half term the Year 4s were tasked with designing and making an air raid shelter model.

The Lockdown Apprentice

26 February 2021

Year 9 Business Studies pupils are taking part in 'The Lockdown Apprentice'. Each week they are given a new task.

Paper Sculptures

26 February 2021

Year 9 and 10 have been working on a paper project for the first half of term. They have been exploring the versatile nature of what you can do with paper.

Bellevue Inter-School Spelling Bee - Double Win

26 February 2021

This week saw the semi-finals and grand finals of the Bellevue Education Inter-School Spelling Bee!

Valentine's Tea Party

22 February 2021

The EAL children, who are in school, hosted a fantastic Valentine's tea party on the last day of the half term. They decorated the dining hall and served cakes and drinks to their staff guests.

The power of rest and recovery

12 February 2021

First and foremost, please accept my gratitude and sincere thanks for your continued support towards the Sherfield cause during another challenging lockdown period of remote learning. The impact that you have had in encouraging and supporting your children during this difficult period cannot be und...

The Case of the Missing Millions

10 February 2021

Year 5 pupils have been putting their sleuthing skills into practice this week, as they have worked on solving the mystery of the missing millions in the London Chancery Lane Robbery.

What motivates me to pedal on....

05 February 2021

Throughout my life, sport has played a key part in maintaining not only my physical wellbeing, but my mental wellbeing as well. Before lockdown I used to play for a Netball Club up to three times a week and sailed frequently at my local club, as well as teaching sailing.

Children's Mental Health Week

05 February 2021

The Junior Prep pupils began the week with a class assembly and were set a self-love challenge. In Reception they were tasked with a daily self love exercise.

ISA National Art Competition Gallery

05 February 2021

The ISA are thrilled to open the first virtual gallery for the Finals of the ISA National Art Competition, showcasing the finalists from each regional competition.

The mysterious incident...

05 February 2021

Year 5 have been studying the book ‘Tuesday’ by David Wiesner which is a picture book telling a story of a mysterious incident of flying frogs.

Off Screen Day

05 February 2021

On Wednesday we held an 'off screen day' where pupils and staff detoxed from the screen and virtual classrooms and filled their days with a huge array of activities.

Snow, China, Chores and Lego in Reception

29 January 2021

They love the snow in reception and made sure that they were able to squeeze in some time to build snowmen, have snowball fights, make snow angels and just enjoy the snow!

Express Yourself

29 January 2021

Family life has changed considerably since lockdown began. Being a parent can be challenging in everyday situations but those challenges have certainly increased as we face supporting our children through remote learning, limited opportunities for socialising and restrictions to our hobbies and outd...

Houses of Old

28 January 2021

Year 3 were tasked with making a house from either the Stone Age, Bronze Age or Iron Age this week.

Year 11 GCSE Music Composition

27 January 2021

Year 11s have been composing and arranging music online.

British Sign Language

26 January 2021

Year 3 have only had a few hours of learning BSL and have learnt so much already. They have been learning the alphabet, numbers and how to ask people how they are and tell people where they live.

Skeleton Creations

26 January 2021

Instead of swimming on a Monday afternoon, our Year 5 and 6’s have been able to enjoy an extra practical PE lesson and a theory based lesson.

Snow Science

25 January 2021

Year 1 had a great afternoon on Monday carrying out some snow-themed science with the remnants of Sunday’s snow.

The Archers Lodge Experience

22 January 2021

Having worked in boarding schools – either as assistant housemasters, housemasters or Head of Boarding – for quite a number of combined years (we won’t disclose how many) we were chatting the other day about how it struck us both that the word ‘boarding’ fails so spectacularly to capture the essence...

Reception this week

22 January 2021

Reception Class are looking at time in maths this week. The children are learning to order the days of the week and months of the year, as well as their daily routines.

Sherfield Learning Habits

22 January 2021

This half term we have launched the Sherfield Learning Habits. Habits that we hope the pupils can develop to support them in becoming expert learners. This week the habit that we focused on was COLLABORATION.

Array City

22 January 2021

This week in maths, Year 4 have been working really hard on developing their multiplication skills. During their 'Fun Friday' maths session, the children created buildings and used the windows to form arrays.

Making a Wagon

22 January 2021

Year 6 were working on writing a specification in Design and Technology yesterday. They were tasked with making their own wagon out of household equipment.

Bond, James Bond

22 January 2021

Year 5 have been learning about spy music in music. They have been looking at different ways of recreating the James Bond theme, using their own instruments at home and online apps.

Virtual Dance Duet

22 January 2021

Violet in Year 9 and Ruby in Year 11 have recorded this fantastic contemporary dance duet which shows how, with imagination, remote learning can work for practical and creative subjects.

Flipbooks

15 January 2021

Year 9 and 10 have been working on the topic of personal sketchbooks this week.

Who made my t-shirt?

15 January 2021

This half term Year 7 have been learning in a different way.

Morning Motivation

15 January 2021

Due to popular demand Morning Motivation returns on a daily basis for all pupils, staff and teachers to start their day in a positive way.

Against the clock

15 January 2021

The Year 7 Young Leaders enrichment group were set a challenge to throw a tennis ball / pair of socks in to a bin or bucket as many times are they could in 1 minute.

Welcome Back - from Alfie, Year 8 Head Boy

15 January 2021

Here we are at the start of a new year and new term, which will bring us many exciting opportunities in both our school and leisure time.

Reception - First Two Weeks

14 January 2021

The Reception Class have been busy the past two weeks. They've been given daily tasks to develop their fine motor skills and life skills. They've taken part in daily phonics sessions, talked about feelings, reignited the Lego Challenge, sorted money and more.

Games Controllers

13 January 2021

Year 9 Design & Technology pupils started a new project where they are redesigning their existing game controller.

Year 1 to the rescue!

12 January 2021

Year 1 have been working hard getting stuck into this half term’s topic - To The Rescue! They will be learning all about the heroine, Grace Darling, and exploring the story of The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch. The pupils have produced some fabulous work so far, as part of their English lessons or extra...

Fantastical Butterflies

12 January 2021

While the Year 4’s are learning from home, Mrs Warmerdam has set them some Outdoor Learning tasks to get them outside.

A brush with the law

11 January 2021

Year 6 had a Sheriff themed DT lesson last week.

Art of Photography

11 January 2021

In the Art of Photography Enrichment last Friday Year 5 and 6 pupils were introduced to the technical aspects of a digital camera, such as shutter speeds and apertures. They explored the concept of focusing a camera and composing a photograph.

Marvellous Maps

09 December 2020

In outdoor education this week Year 1 pupils had fun matching map symbols to the real life place they represent.

Young Leaders

08 December 2020

The Year 7 Young Leaders Enrichment group have fully embraced their lessons during Enrichment and are already showing real progress with their leadership, confidence and organisation.

Lino Printing

08 December 2020

Year 8 have designed an illustration for a nursery rhyme, transferred it to a lino plate and are printing it on a table top press.

Egyptian Art

07 December 2020

Year 4 have been looking at the Egyptians this term. In Art they have made their own clay plaques, designed and made papier-mâché hippos and have worked as a group to make a life size Tutankhamun.

Hare Sculptures

07 December 2020

Year 7 have been looking at the work of Barry Flanagan and have designed and made their own dancing hare sculptures.

Year 3 & 4 Art ASC

07 December 2020

This half term some year 3 and 4’s have been attending an Art after school club.

Seniors Art Master Christmas Challenges

07 December 2020

This week GCSE and A level Art pupils took part in the Christmas Art Master Challenge. Pupils were tasked with creative problems to solve within an allotted time.

‘Tis the season to be jolly!

04 December 2020

This week saw Senior Prep enjoying their Christmas movies in the Courtyard Studio.

Being Kind Is Good For You…

04 December 2020

As many of the pupils will tell you, one of the major foci of Sherfield School is being kind. They will tell you that making others feel good with kindness can be really rewarding; making us feel great about our actions as humans, for doing the right thing.

Reception get Festive

04 December 2020

Reception class have been working hard on recording their Nativity this week and taking part in various festive themed activities around the classroom.

Year 9 and 10 Art Exhibition Gallery

04 December 2020

This term year 9 and 10 have been creating work on the theme of 'In the News'.

Woodland Creatures

03 December 2020

Year 4 created their own astounding woodland creature in outdoor learning this week, also thinking about animal welfare needs.

Inuit Life

03 December 2020

On Wednesday, in Outdoor Learning, Year 2 made Inuit ‘Inuksuks’ using the materials they could find in the woods.

Well beloved subjects...

03 December 2020

Year 5 have been learning about the Tudors this half term in history and have been analysing the meaning of the symbolism in portraits of the monarchs.

All News

Sherfield School joins Education in Motion family

Sherfield School Celebrates Exceptional GCSE Achievements

Sherfield School Achieves Outstanding Results and Remarkable Progress in Sixth Form

Sherfield School crowned National Small Schools Swimming Champions!

Executive Head, Nick Brain Appointed CEO/Principal of GEMS Jumeirah College: Ensuring Continuity and Success

The Importance of Your Child's First Three Years at School

Science Race

Sherfield Spirit... of Christmas

Sixth Form Update

The Gift

Festive STEAM Day

Entrepreneur Skills

Autumn Concert 2022

Children in Need 2022

Outdoor Classroom

Country of the Year

Firework Spectacular!

Fire and Rescue

Thriller Night

Prefect Progress

Peer Listening

Year 13 Conference

World Mental Health Day 2022

Future Facing

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Future Proofing Our Students

Twelfth Night

Goodbye Senior Prep, Hello Seniors!

Proms on the Lawn 2022

The Greatest Showman

Ardèche 2022

Move Up Day 2022

Summer Concert 2022

Prefects 2022-23

Sherfield School makes history!

ISGA National Champions

Battlefields Visit

Battle of the Bands 2022

Year 9 & 10 STEAM Day

Sherfield Staff Member (and former BMX World Champion) Invited to the Jubilee Pageant!

PGL Liddington - Five (and six) go on an adventure!

Sherfield's History Explored

Sherfield Golfers Take the Salver

New Mural for Sherfield Nursery

Making a Difference to Yourself and Others

Sherfield Duke of Edinburgh

Sherfield Ski Trip 2022

Score This! A Mocktail Art & Music Exhibition

French Easter Egg Hunt

People Who Help Us

Sherfield's Spectacular Science Week!

Sherfield Rock & Pop Concert 2022

Sherfield Awarded Certificate of Excellence

New Dining Hall for September 2022!

Sherfield welcomes new Director of Teaching & Learning

Appointment of New Deputy Head

Sherfield Success at British Biology Olympiad!

Dinner in the Dark

Future Ready

World Book Day 2022

Future Ready: Year 13 Conference

A Murder Mystery at Sherfield

Sixth Form Adventures in New York

New Sherfield Gym Installed!

Senior Prep Prefects Raise over £3000 for MIND

Sherfield Student On Track for Next Winter Olympics

The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch

Sherfield's ISA Cross Country Success

Sixth Form Voice

The World's Gone French!

Year 2 Explore Nightingale and Nursing

Sixth Form Debating Workshop

Sherfield Shouts!

Sherfield Nursery Award

Looking to the Future

Grace Darling Day

Christmas and Community at Sherfield

Year 2's Great Fire of London