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Sharlston Community School
Hammer Lane, Sharlston Common, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1DH, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.0 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
270
Capacity
315
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 64% of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 52% nationally. Parent satisfaction is also high, with 83% recommending the school, indicating a positive community environment. However, only 14% of students reached the higher standard in KS2, which may be a consideration for parents seeking a more academically rigorous setting.
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Last inspected: 26 November 2014Older 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%. | 64% | Bottom 48% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Parent View (64 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of subjects
89%
Behaviour is good
89%
My child makes good progress
88%
School keeps me informed
86%
School has high expectations
86%
My child feels safe
84%
Progress is communicated
84%
My child is happy
83%
I'd recommend this school
83%
Good range of extra-curricular
75%
School supports development
70%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.6%
White Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Black African0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
traveller_irish0.4%
Location
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53.67167, -1.41240 · WF4 1DH
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN143003
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.sharlstonschool.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Sharlston Community School rated by Ofsted?
Sharlston Community School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 November 2014.
Is Sharlston Community School a good school?
Sharlston Community School scores 60.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Sharlston Community School?
Based on 64 Ofsted Parent View responses, Sharlston Community School receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
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