Sherburn Primary School
Durham, DH6 1DU · County Durham · primary school
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101st of 188 primary schools in County Durham we can score, 208 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.6/10 against 2,330 of them, against 3.9/10 nationally. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sherburn Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Tea Club, School Council, Eco Team, or E Cadets. Sports include football, swimming, boccia, and capoeira, alongside a school choir. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 176 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities does the Eco Team undertake during the term?
What Ofsted said about Sherburn Primary School
Overview
Sherburn Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils enjoy attending this ‘caring school’ and rise to the ‘high expectations’ set for their behaviour and learning. The report confirms that leaders, governors, and staff are determined to provide a positive experience, with staff feeling valued and parents appreciating the school’s ethos.
Strengths
- Pupils ‘enjoy the calm learning atmosphere’ and interact well with peers, supported by mature pupil leaders.
- The school places ‘high importance on reading’, with tailored interventions helping pupils develop effective skills and a love for books.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are ‘well supported’ through meaningful adaptations, allowing them to access the ambitious curriculum.
- Children have a ‘positive start’ in the early years, with effective transition arrangements and well-planned activities developing key skills.
- The school provides a ‘rich set of experiences beyond the curriculum’, such as residential visits, which build independence and teamwork.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, pupils do not build knowledge as securely as in others due to insufficient opportunities to review or practise learning.
- The absence of some pupils is ‘too high’, causing them to miss out on valuable learning opportunities.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 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
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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