Sherburn Primary School

About Sherburn Primary School

Sherburn Primary School has been rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection, a significant improvement from its previous rating of Requires Improvement in 2014. The school’s leadership and management, as well as its early years provision, were also judged Good. On the academic front, the most telling metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined at Key Stage 2. In the 2023/24 academic year, 67% of pupils achieved this benchmark, which sits above the County Durham local authority average of 62%. This places Sherburn 69th out of 170 primary schools in the county, putting it in the top half of schools locally. Nationally, the school ranks in the 40th percentile, meaning it performs better than around 40% of primary schools across England.

Looking more closely at the individual subjects, reading is a relative strength: 87% of pupils met the expected standard and 27% reached the higher standard, with an average scaled score of 107. Writing and maths both saw 80% of pupils meeting expectations, though only 13% achieved the higher standard in each. The average maths score was 106. The school’s overall ranking score of 67 is based on the combined expected standard metric, and it sits in the top 50 tier of schools nationally. While there are no progress scores available to show how much pupils improve from their starting points, the attainment data suggests solid foundations. The Parent View survey, based on 35 responses, shows strong support: 94% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 94% felt their child is safe.

The school has a capacity of 210 and currently has 180 pupils on roll, with 34.3% eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average. It was oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, receiving 31 applications for 21 places, with all first-preference applicants offered a spot. Facilities include a library, gymnasium, playing fields, sports hall and a chapel, and the school offers a range of clubs such as choir, coding and book club. Sports on offer include gymnastics, tennis, dance, football, cricket, cross country and netball. For SEND pupils, the school provides support for moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, and visual impairment. The Parent View data on SEND support is mixed: 77% agreed or strongly agreed that the school gives SEND children the support they need, though 23% disagreed. This is a school that suits families looking for a Good-rated primary with improving outcomes, a strong sense of safety and happiness, and a broad range of activities.

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