Sharlston Community School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hammer Lane Sharlston Common Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 1DH |
| Phone | 01924863044 |
| Reference Number | 143003 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 276 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.35%
Girls: 45.65% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 32.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | 22 | 18 | 40 |
| 3 | 27 | 18 | 45 |
| 4 | 23 | 16 | 39 |
| 5 | 18 | 22 | 40 |
| 6 | 17 | 17 | 34 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.6% |
| White, Other | 2.5% |
| African | 1.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-01-17 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-03 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-04-30 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2016-07-06 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Sharlston Community School (3-11): With Visual Impairment Resource | ||
| 2014-11-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-05-08 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-02-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-11-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-06-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-11-04 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2014-11-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-05-08 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-02-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-11-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-06-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-11-04 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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 | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
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 | 0.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 3.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 2 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage 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.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Streethouse, Junior, Infant and Nursery
Whinney Lane, Streethouse, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 6DJ |
0.43 miles |
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Crofton Junior School
Slack Lane, Crofton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1HJ |
1.16 miles |
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Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School
Shay Lane, Crofton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1NN |
1.25 miles |
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Crofton Infant School
High Street, Crofton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1NG |
1.27 miles |
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Newlands Primary School
Wakefield Road, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1BB |
1.46 miles |
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Normanton Junior Academy
Church Lane, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1EY |
1.78 miles |
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Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School
High Street, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1NR |
1.87 miles |
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St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Beckbridge Lane, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2HZ |
1.89 miles |
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Featherstone Girnhill Infant School
Hardwick Road, Featherstone, Girnhill Infant School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5JB |
2.05 miles |
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Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
George Street, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5BG |
2.17 miles |
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Normanton Altofts Junior School
Ash Tree Gardens, Altofts, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2NF |
2.22 miles |
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Featherstone Purston Infant School
Nunns Lane, Featherstone, Pontefract, WF7 5HF |
2.26 miles |
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Normanton Common Primary Academy
Castleford Road, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1QU |
2.42 miles |
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Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School
Lee Brigg, Altofts, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2LN |
2.45 miles |
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Walton Primary Academy
The Grove, Walton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 6LD |
2.62 miles |
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Martin Frobisher Infant School
Church Road, Altofts, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2NU |
2.66 miles |
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Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School
Gordon Street, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 6LW |
2.7 miles |
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Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy
North Close, Pontefract, WF7 6BQ |
2.74 miles |
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Fitzwilliam Primary School
Second Avenue, Pontefract, WF9 5BA |
2.76 miles |
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Sandal Magna Community Academy
Belle Vue Road, Agbrigg, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 5NF |
2.9 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Crofton Academy
High Street, Crofton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1NF |
1.26 miles |
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Outwood Academy Freeston
Favell Avenue, Normanton, WF6 1HZ |
1.6 miles |
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Wakefield independent sch
Nostell Centre, Doncaster Road, Nostell, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1QG |
1.83 miles |
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St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy
Cutsyke Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 6BD |
2.7 miles |
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Outwood Academy City Fields
Warmfield View, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4SF |
2.85 miles |
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The Featherstone Academy
Pontefract Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5AJ |
2.89 miles |
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St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy
Barnsley Road, Wakefield, WF2 6EQ |
2.98 miles |
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Ivy Lane School
Ivy Lane School, Ivy Lane, Wakefield, WF1 4AZ |
3.18 miles |
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Meadowcroft School
24 Bar Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4AD |
3.52 miles |
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Ackworth School
Pontefract Road, West Yorkshire, WF7 7LT |
3.56 miles |
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CAPA College
Mulberry Way, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2QN |
3.75 miles |
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Queen Elizabeth Grammar School
154 Northgate, Wakefield, WF1 3QX |
3.82 miles |
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New College Pontefract
Park Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4QR |
3.86 miles |
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Wakefield Girls' High School
Wentworth Street, Wakefield, WF1 2QS |
3.88 miles |
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Kettlethorpe High School
Kettlethorpe Hall Drive, Standbridge Lane, Sandal, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 7EL |
3.9 miles |
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Oakfield Park School
Barnsley Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 7DT |
3.94 miles |
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Heart of Yorkshire Education Group
Margaret Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2DH |
3.96 miles |
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The King's School
Mill Hill Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4JF |
3.98 miles |
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Trinity Academy Cathedral
Thornes Road, Wakefield, WF2 8QF |
4.23 miles |
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Carleton High School
Green Lane, Carleton, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3NW |
4.54 miles |