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Sherburn High School
Garden Lane, Sherburn-in-Elmet, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 6AS, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.6 / 100
Top 32%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
915
Capacity
1,139
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and solid GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in achieving an average Attainment 8 score of 51.3, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Approximately 79% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 69% progress to university, with a quarter attending top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 22%, which may be a consideration for parents focused on a broad academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 26 April 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 51.3 | Top 25% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 79% | Top 18% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 65% | Top 13% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 22% | Bottom 28% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 13% | Bottom 28% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 69% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 26% | Above avg |
Based on 35 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.7%
Mixed Other1.1%
White Other0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Other0.4%
Black African0.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.79061, -1.25729 · LS25 6AS
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN145819
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.sherburnhigh.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Sherburn High School rated by Ofsted?
Sherburn High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 April 2017.
Is Sherburn High School a good school?
Sherburn High School scores 67.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 32% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Sherburn High School in GCSEs?
Sherburn High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.3. 79% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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