Sherburn High School
Leeds, LS25 6AS · North Yorkshire · secondary school
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13th of 41 secondary schools in North Yorkshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.8/10 against 845 of them, against 7.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 56.3 · 76 | 30% | 2.27 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.51 · 84 | 25% | 2.10 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 51.3 · 75 | 10% | 0.75 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sherburn High School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected in 2023-11. In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 51.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.51 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in trips including a Year 9 History visit to Thackray Museum, a Year 7 York Knights match, a Flamingo Land reward trip, a Key Stage 4 l’Ardèche adventure, a Sixth Form Edinburgh Christmas Markets trip, and an MFL/PE trip to Barcelona.
Getting in
The published school roll is 951 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,139. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support students transitioning from Key Stage 4 to Sixth Form? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for higher grades in English and maths
What Ofsted said about Sherburn High School
Overview
Sherburn High School continues to be a good school, maintaining a strong ethos of ‘achievement for all’. The institution provides a fully inclusive curriculum that prepares pupils well for their future, with most students making progress and enjoying positive relationships with staff.
Strengths
- The curriculum is comprehensive and logically sequenced, helping pupils build complex knowledge and skills for their next steps.
- Teachers are knowledgeable and skilfully address misconceptions, using methods that challenge pupils to explain and justify their thinking.
- Pupils receive a robust programme of personal development, learning about health, safety, and current affairs, while sixth-form students actively lead clubs and activities.
- Disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and disabilities are fully included in lessons, with leaders providing comprehensive planning support.
- Staff feel well-supported and appreciated, noting that their workload is manageable and that leaders consider their well-being.
Areas to improve
- The school should continue to work with families and the wider community to improve the attendance of disadvantaged pupils, as irregular attendance limits their progress.
- Leaders must embed the new behaviour policy consistently, ensuring all staff apply it well and pupils fully understand the changes and consequences.
- The school needs to develop its careers offer by embedding careers information and guidance fully across all aspects of the curriculum to help pupils see the relevance of their learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 51.3 |
| 2024/25 | 51.3 |
| 2025/26 | 51.3 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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