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Sherburn High School

State school · Leeds, LS25 6AS
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 915 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
915 ·
Local authority
North Yorkshire County Council

Headteacher

Head

Miriam Oakley

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School 27 %
Sherburn Hungate Primary School 18 %
South Milford Primary School 12 %
OtherUnkn 12 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Monk Fryston Church of England Primary School 10 %
Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy 9 %
Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School 8 %
Burton Salmon Community Primary School 2 %
Fairburn Community Primary School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
75%
LA avg.
67%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
59.4%
LA avg.
47.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
38.26
LA avg.
35.65
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
46
Number of teachers
20:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.8 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
11.1 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

915
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

What the school says

Sherburn High School is an 11-18 mixed comprehensive situated in an attractive position on the western fringes of the village of Sherburn-in-Elmet. Pupils study a curriculum that is fully inclusive and prepares them for their future well. We believe Sherburn High School is a successful and thriving community because we see education as a partnership between committed and loyal staff, interested parents and motivated students. We aim for excellence in all that we do.

Contact the school

Address

Garden Lane
Sherburn-in-Elmet
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS25 6AS
Get directions

Telephone: 01977 682442

Email: headteacher@shs.starmat.uk

Website: http://www.sherburnhigh.co.uk

Local authority: North Yorkshire County Council

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School data & information Sherburn High School Garden Lane, Sherburn-in-Elmet, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 6AS
915 Pupil numbers
17.7 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
2 % Pupils whose first language is not English
20:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
46 Number of teachers
19 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
59.4%
LA avg.
47.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
51.30
LA avg.
46.80
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.51 Score Well above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Statistics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 8
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 4
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 130 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 68 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 88 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 130 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 130 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 48 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 8
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 8
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 6
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
40.7%
LA avg.
21.3%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
38.26
LA avg.
35.65
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Psychology GCE A level 6 B
Physics GCE A level 6 A*
Mathematics GCE A level 18 A
History GCE A level 9 B
Geography GCE A level 10 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 6 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 8 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Sherburn High School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2.8 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
11.1 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

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