Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School
Milford Road, Sherburn-in-Elmet, Leeds, LS25 6QNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School is a primary school in Leeds for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 376 schools in North Yorkshire. It ranks 80th of 177 primary schools in Leeds. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 March 2023, report published 18 May 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 1 March 2023
The Athelstan vision 'to be the best that we can be' is at the heart of all this school has to offer. Leaders and staff have high expectations for pupils' learning and behaviour. They are determined to make sure that pupils' needs are met, both academically and pastorally. The whole school environment is bright and stimulating. Displays are well planned to showcase pupils' work and support learning. Leaders and governors make sure that high-quality resources are made available. These complement the strong routines that pupils are familiar with. The care that staff provide for pupils is highly evident. Parents welcome and appreciate this level of care. Pupils feel safe and are confident that adults will sort out any issues that they have. Bullying is extremely rare. Pupils know what to do if it should happen to them or someone else. Behaviour in lessons and around school is calm and purposeful. Pupils know that they are expected to be kind, tolerant, honest and respectful. These aims have been agreed by both staff and pupils. They are reinforced by adults at every opportunity. Pupils are determined to demonstrate these attributes. They are motivated by the rewards that they receive for showing them.
What the school should improve
- Leaders are in the process of implementing new curriculum plans in the foundation subjects. This means that subject leaders do not have a clear understanding of how the curriculum is impacting pupils' learning. Leaders should ensure that the new plans continue to be embedded so that pupils' knowledge develops effectively over time.
- Pupils in Years 4, 5 and 6 have the opportunity to take on responsibilities in school. There are only limited opportunities for younger pupils to take on wider roles across the school. Leaders should provide more opportunities for pupils of all ages to take on responsibilities so they can impact positively on the life of the school and become active citizens of the future.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
58 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
490 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherburn Hungate Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| South Milford Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Monk Fryston Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 89% met the expected standard |
| Saxton Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Karen O'Donnell
- Phone
- 01977684037
- Address
- Milford Road, Sherburn-in-Elmet, Leeds, LS25 6QN
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- URN
- 121461
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.