Sherburn High School

About Sherburn High School

Sherburn High School is an academy converter in Leeds, North Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 915 pupils on roll. It is part of YORKSHIRE LEARNING TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 51.3 (2025/26). 16.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

North Yorkshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

915 / 1,139 (80%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Garden Lane, Leeds, North Yorkshire, LS25 6AS

Phone

01977682442

Headteacher

Matt Gill

Website

http://www.sherburnhigh.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Sherburn High School?

Sherburn High School is an academy converter in Leeds, North Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Sherburn High School have?

Sherburn High School has 915 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Sherburn High School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Sherburn High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 51.3 in 2025/26.

Is Sherburn High School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Sherburn High School is part of YORKSHIRE LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Sherburn High School?

Sherburn High School is located at Garden Lane, Leeds, North Yorkshire, LS25 6AS.