Sherburn High School
Garden Lane, Sherburn-in-Elmet, Leeds, LS25 6ASOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sherburn High School is a secondary school in Leeds for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 376 schools in North Yorkshire. It ranks 13th of 33 secondary schools in Leeds. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 April 2017, report published 17 May 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 October 2023
This school has a strong ethos of 'achievement for all'. Pupils study a curriculum that is fully inclusive and prepares them for their future well. Pupils can choose to study a wide range of courses that meet their needs. Most pupils make progress with their learning. However, some pupils do not attend regularly enough. This limits the progress they make. Most pupils have good relationships with teachers and have positive attitudes towards their learning. Pupils behave well in lessons and move around the school calmly. Pupils are polite and welcome visitors to the school. Staff deal with any bullying effectively when it occurs. Pupils receive a comprehensive programme of personal development. They learn how to keep themselves safe and how to keep mentally and physically healthy. They are taught about current news affairs and develop a well-rounded view of the world. The school is continuing to develop the careers education and guidance that pupils receive. Sixth-form students play an active part in the school, leading and supporting clubs and activities. The school listens and acts on what pupils say. For example, pupil leaders have successfully brought about changes to school dinners and to the school uniform.
What the school should improve
- Some disadvantaged pupils do not attend school regularly enough. This means they do not make the progress that they could. The school should continue to work with families and the wider community to improve the attendance of these disadvantaged pupils.
- The school is introducing a new behaviour policy across the school. Currently, some pupils do not understand the new policy or feel confident that actions lead to consequences or rewards. The school should continue to embed the policy, ensuring that all staff apply it consistently well and that pupils understand fully any changes.
- Pupils do not have consistent, contextual exposure to careers in lessons in order to help them see the relevance and opportunities afforded by what they are learning. The school should continue to develop the careers offer, ensuring that they embed careers information and guidance fully across all aspects of the curriculum.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
143 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
31 students
Average A level grade C, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
951 pupils on roll, with places for 1,139
Schools near Sherburn High School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airedale Academy | 5 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 33.8 |
| Garforth Academy | 5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 53.1 |
| Brigshaw High School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 47.4 |
| Castleford Academy | 6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Attainment 8: 48.5 |
| De Lacy Academy | 6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 45.6 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- YORKSHIRE LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Matt Gill
- Phone
- 01977682442
- Address
- Garden Lane, Sherburn-in-Elmet, Leeds, LS25 6AS
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- URN
- 145819
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.