Sherdley Primary School
St Helens, WA9 4HA · St. Helens · primary school
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36th of 52 primary schools in St. Helens we can score, 54 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 the 3,750 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1/10 among them, against 2.9/10 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sherdley Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2 out of 10 among them, against 2.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football, dodgeball, and Just Dance, alongside colouring and crafts. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 429 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
What specific support is provided for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How does the curriculum balance the listed sports and arts activities with core academic instruction?
What Ofsted said about Sherdley Primary School
Overview
Sherdley Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils "thrive" and feel "safe, happy and well cared for." Leaders have established a culture of high expectations, resulting in pupils who are "polite and well mannered" and show "highly respectful attitudes." The curriculum is ambitious, with reading at its heart, though some inconsistencies in teaching strategies and attendance hinder progress for a minority of pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from "high-quality pastoral support" and leaders deal with bullying "swiftly and effectively."
- Staff create "attractive and exciting reading areas," encouraging pupils to read with "expression and enthusiasm."
- Leaders have developed an "ambitious curriculum" enriched by using the local area to support learning.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive "targeted additional support" and mostly learn alongside their peers.
- Governors "support and challenge leaders to bring about continual improvement" while considering staff well-being.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure staff receive training to implement the early reading programme "effectively and successfully," as inconsistent strategies hamper some pupils’ phonics progress.
- Subject leaders should prioritise the "most important concepts" in a small number of subjects so pupils can build deeper connections with their learning over time.
- Leaders need to ensure that a small number of pupils attend school "regularly and on time" to prevent missed learning time.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders maintaining "meticulous" record-keeping and staff receiving regular training to keep knowledge up to date.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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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