The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 80% capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.3 vs national 43.8)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.3
7.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
65%
23.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
22%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.38
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 150 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 75 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 915
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 17.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Trust
- YORKSHIRE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Matt Gill (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Garden Lane, Sherburn-in-Elmet, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 6AS
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Sherburn High School a selective school?
No. Sherburn High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Sherburn High School?
Sherburn High School currently has 915 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sherburn High School take?
Sherburn High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Sherburn High School?
Sherburn High School is in Leeds, LS25 6AS, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sherburn High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Sherburn High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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