Sherrardswood School is an independent, coeducational school for students aged two to eighteen, located in Welwyn, Hertfordshire, England. The school was founded in 1928 by Ethel Wragg. The current headmistress is Anna Wright.[2] The current Chair of Governors is Ali Khan.[3]

Sherrardswood School
Address
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Lockleys

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AL6 0BJ

United Kingdom
Coordinates51°49′42″N 0°12′23″W / 51.8284°N 0.2064°W / 51.8284; -0.2064
Information
Former nameThe High School
TypePrivate day school
Religious affiliation(s)Christian
Established1928 (1928)
FounderEthel Wragg
Local authorityHertfordshire County Council
OversightIndependent Schools Inspectorate
TrustAlpha Schools
Department for Education URN117622 Tables
HeadmistressAnna Wright
GenderCo-educational
Age range2–18
Enrolment488 (2022)[1]
Capacity400
Houses
  • Drake
  • Swift
  • Eagle
Colour(s)  Blue
Websitewww.sherrardswood.co.uk

History

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In 2014, due to financial difficulties, the headmistress was made to resign and Ali Khan, owner of several for-profit private schools, became the new head of the governors.[3] At some point later, Alpha Schools Ltd, Mr Khan's company, bought Sherrardswood School.[4]

John Clements

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John Clements (GC), a schoolmaster at the school, was posthumously awarded the George Cross on 7 December 1976 for actions during a school ski trip that saved the lives of thirty-seven children.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Sherrardswood School - GOV.UK". www.get-information-schools.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
  2. ^ "Sherrardswood School - ISC". Isc.co.uk. Retrieved 3 January 2019.
  3. ^ a b Lewis, Alex. "Shake-up at Sherrardswood School". Whtimes.co.uk. Retrieved 3 January 2019.
  4. ^ "Sherrardswood School - Policies". sherrardswood.co.ukaccessdate=9 June 2021.
  5. ^ "The London Gazette : Supplement:47085". Thegazette.co.uk. 6 December 1976. p. 16447. Retrieved 3 January 2019.
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