Sharp Lane Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Sharp Lane Middleton Leeds West Yorkshire LS10 4QE |
| Phone | 01138315551 |
| Reference Number | 107984 |
Sharp Lane Primary has made notable improvements since its last inspection, moving from an overall grade of Requires Improvement to Good. The school provides a well-structured and ambitious curriculum in core subjects, leading to positive outcomes for students in English, mathematics, and science. The school also excels in fostering positive behaviour and attitudes among pupils, who demonstrate responsibility and respect for others. Furthermore, there is a strong commitment to supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, providing appropriate resources and adjustments to meet their needs effectively.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 600 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.83%
Girls: 47.17% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 29.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 20% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 26 | 64 |
| 2 | 40 | 45 | 85 |
| 3 | 35 | 44 | 79 |
| 4 | 46 | 31 | 77 |
| 5 | 51 | 42 | 93 |
| 6 | 48 | 41 | 89 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 67.3% |
| African | 10% |
| White, Other | 7.5% |
| Indian | 2.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Oct 2023 | School inspection: |
| 05 Nov 2019 | School inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 10 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 21 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Feb 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High-quality training for staff in early reading and phonics.
- Strong curriculum offer in most subjects including physical education.
- Pupils demonstrate resilience, resourcefulness, and reflective attitudes.
- Effective provision for pupils with SEND.
- Ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum in the early years.
- Inclusive environment with a strong understanding of equality and diversity.
Areas for Improvement
- A small number of foundation curriculum subjects are not fully established.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 4% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 103 | ||
| Maths | 101 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0 | ||
| Writing | 2.1 | ||
| Maths | 0.3 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 61 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 29 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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