Sherdley Primary School

About Sherdley Primary School

Sherdley Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the St. Helens community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 421 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Sherdley Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Tom Gawne, it falls under St. Helens local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 44% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11881st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 40th out of 47 in St. Helens.

Sherdley Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 122 applications for 47 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 42 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Sherdley Primary School include Dining Hall, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Forest School, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Rounders, Football, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Choir, Science Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.8%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in St. Helens, Sherdley Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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