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Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School

Milford Road, Leeds, North Yorkshire, LS25 6QN

Good

Inspected 1 March 2023

Good
Ofsted
76%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
2–11
Ages
484
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community school
Type

About Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School

Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School is a community school in Leeds, North Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 484 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 March 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 18.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
North Yorkshire →
School Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 2–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
484 / 420 (115%) · over capacity
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
1 March 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

18.8%
Free school meals
2%
EAL
3.1%
SEN support
12.4%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

76%
Expected standard (RWM)
0%
Higher standard (RWM)
106
Avg reading score
107
Avg maths score

Attendance

4.7%
Overall absence
11.6%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

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

19
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24
23.4
Pupils per teacher
↓ -0.9 vs 2023/24
25.69
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +2.2 vs 2023/24
£44,589
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 9% on leadership pay
↓ −£1,729 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
2
Leadership (FTE)
↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£6,587
Spend per pupil
£6,672
Income per pupil
41%
Spent on teaching staff

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
Milford Road, Leeds, North Yorkshire, LS25 6QN
Phone
01977684037
Headteacher
Karen O'Donnell

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School?
Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School is a community school in Leeds, North Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School have?
Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School has 484 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 March 2023).
How does Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
76% of pupils at Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School?
Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School is located at Milford Road, Leeds, North Yorkshire, LS25 6QN.

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