Sherburn Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Cookshold Lane Sherburn Village Durham County Durham DH6 1DU |
| Phone | 01913720281 |
| Reference Number | 114127 |
Sherburn Primary School has effectively maintained the standards identified in its previous inspection, reflecting strong overall performance and a commitment to high expectations in learning and behavior. Pupils enjoy a supportive and engaging learning environment, which fosters positive relationships and active participation in both academic and extracurricular activities. The school promotes a love of reading and emphasizes important life skills through various curricular and extracurricular programs. Although there are notable accomplishments, concerns regarding consistency in knowledge retention and attendance among some students remain.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 180 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.67%
Girls: 48.33% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 34.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 3 | 13 |
| 2 | 8 | 15 | 23 |
| 3 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 4 | 12 | 17 | 29 |
| 5 | 7 | 11 | 18 |
| 6 | 14 | 14 | 28 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.3% |
| Chinese | 1.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| African | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Jan 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Jan 2025 | School inspection |
| 27 Feb 2020 | School inspection |
| 29 Jun 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Sep 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 May 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 21 Jan 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 22 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a caring and engaging learning environment.
- High expectations for behavior and learning lead to strong pupil engagement.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Strong emphasis on reading and tailored phonics support.
- Rich extracurricular experiences enhance pupil independence and teamwork skills.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistency in knowledge retention across some subjects.
- Low attendance rates for some pupils affecting their learning opportunities.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
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 | 103 |
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 | 1.1 | ||
| Writing | -0.1 | ||
| Maths | 1.1 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 6 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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