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Sherdley Primary School
Mill Lane, Sutton, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 4HA, St. Helens
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.8 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
421
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 75% of schools nationally. However, only 4% of students reach the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, parent satisfaction appears positive, making it a viable option for families in the St. Helens area.
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Last inspected: 18 July 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 54% | Bottom 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.7%
Mixed Other2.9%
White Other2.4%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Black African0.7%
Other0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Location
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53.42747, -2.71901 · WA9 4HA
School details
Local authoritySt. Helens
RegionNorth West
URN104769
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.sherdleyprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Sherdley Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Sherdley Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 July 2017.
Is Sherdley Primary School a good school?
Sherdley Primary School scores 23.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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