The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 421
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 25.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Head
- Mr Tom Gawne (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
July 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Mill Lane, Sutton, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 4HA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEaves Primary School
Primary · 351m away
The Sutton Academy
Secondary · 817m away
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 860m away
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Robins Lane Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Ash Meadow School
Independent · 1.3km away
Sutton Oak CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Sutton Manor Community Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Sherdley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sherdley Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sherdley Primary School?
Sherdley Primary School currently has 421 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sherdley Primary School take?
Sherdley Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sherdley Primary School?
Sherdley Primary School is in St Helens, WA9 4HA, in the St. Helens local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sherdley Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sherdley Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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