W Sherwood Fox Public School, London Ontario
W Sherwood Fox Public School is a Thames Valley DSB elementary school serving grades JK-8 in the Westmount neighbourhood of London, Ontario. Enrollment is 555 students, and the school is located at 660 Steeplechase Dr, London, ON.
This page includes the W Sherwood Fox Public School boundary map showing the attendance catchment area.
Academic Performance
Academic Results Table
Percentages show the share of students meeting the provincial standard (EQAO Level 3+). Results are reported only for grades assessed at this school.
| Assessment | W Sherwood Fox Public School | London average | Trend (3-year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 Reading | 76% | 67.3% | Up |
| Grade 3 Writing | 67% | 58.1% | Up |
| Grade 3 Mathematics | 71% | 56.9% | Up |
| Grade 6 Reading | 63% | 77.9% | Down |
| Grade 6 Writing | 71% | 76.0% | Down |
| Grade 6 Mathematics | 35% | 48.0% | Up |
Trend reflects three-year change in reported percentages.
Three-year trend summary: improving overall (+8.0 percentage points on average across assessments).
Academic Interpretation
W Sherwood Fox Public School's results are mixed compared with the London averages. Grade 3 results improved across subjects. Grade 6 reading and Grade 6 writing declined while Grade 6 mathematics improved.
Housing Stability and Family Environment
| Indicator | Catchment | London overall |
|---|---|---|
| Homeownership rate | 52.6% | 58.2% |
| Average household size | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Family households share | 62.8% | 60.8% |
Lower homeownership and a larger share of family households typically align with higher residential turnover compared with London overall.
Income and Education Context
| Indicator | Catchment | London overall |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income (2020) | $76,322 | $81,043 |
| Post-secondary attainment | 65.1% | 67.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.0% | 35.0% |
Educational attainment levels are lower in the catchment than the London average, indicating a less post-secondary educated environment.
Housing Type and Neighbourhood Character
| Housing type mix | Catchment | London overall |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 42.0% | 49.0% |
| Row houses | 11.0% | 13.3% |
| Apartments | 46.8% | 34.3% |
| Semi-detached | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| Population density (people per sq km) | 3,752 | 943 |
The catchment has a lower share of detached and row housing than London overall and a higher population density, indicating a more compact residential pattern than the city average.
Language and Newcomer Context
| Indicator | Catchment | London overall |
|---|---|---|
| Immigrant share of population | 27.5% | 26.0% |
| Top non-English languages reported |
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| Refugee population | 8.7% | 6.7% |
The immigrant share is similar to London overall. Families may notice Arabic 10.0%, Spanish 6.2%, Polish 1.4%, and Portuguese 1.1% as the most commonly reported non-English languages in day-to-day community settings.
Overall, compared to London as a whole, this school's catchment can be described as more affordable, with lower homeownership, slightly smaller households, a more apartment-heavy housing mix, while immigrant share is similar to the city average.
Comparable Schools
Data Sources, Methodology & Notes
EQAO assessment results: Ontario EQAO Level 3+ results for Grades 3 and 6 (data release 2025).
Census data: Statistics Canada Census 2021 indicators aggregated to the school catchment boundary.
London overall comparisons: Statistics Canada Census 2021 indicators for the City of London, Ontario.
Language indicators use census language categories (knowledge of official languages and reported non-English languages).
Catchment boundary: the school boundary map uses the catchment polygon to display the boundary and summarize census indicators within the zone.
Disclaimer: Information on this page is not guaranteed to be accurate or complete. Please do your own research and confirm details with official sources.
Interpretation: All summaries are descriptive and based on reported data; census context does not determine academic outcomes.