The short version
Average SATs results. 86% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- 35% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 29 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 270
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 34.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Trust
- WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Luke Oldroyd (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hammer Lane, Sharlston Common, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1DH
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSharlston Community School (3-11): With Visual Impairment Resource
Primary · Very close
Streethouse Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 690m away
Enrich Academy
Academy · 1.3km away
Crofton Junior School
Primary · 1.9km away
Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School
Primary · 2.0km away
Crofton High School - Specialists In Maths and Computing: With Visual Impairment Resource
Secondary · 2.0km away
Crofton Academy
Secondary · 2.0km away
Crofton Infant School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Sharlston Community School?
Sharlston Community School currently has 270 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sharlston Community School take?
Sharlston Community School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sharlston Community School?
Sharlston Community School is in Wakefield, WF4 1DH, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sharlston Community School have a sixth form?
No, Sharlston Community School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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