Sherburn Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Durham, North East DH6 1DU · County Durham
#540 of 811 primary schools in North East
#10859 of 15,697 nationally
About Sherburn Primary School
Sherburn Primary School is a local authority primary located in Durham, in the County Durham local authority of North East, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 176 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 36.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 540th of 811 ranked primary schools in North East. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (51th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (30th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 176; capacity filled 83.8%.
There are 51 schools in Durham; Sherburn Primary School ranks 37th of 50 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)57%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)7%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)31%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Sherburn Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 176
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 31%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 83.8%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 57%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 7%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Sherburn Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont
Belmont · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
107 students · 1.4 km away
Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
206 students · 1.6 km away
Pittington Primary School
DURHAM · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
196 students · 1.6 km away
Belmont Community School
Durham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
887 students · 1.7 km away
Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
261 students · 1.8 km away
St Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham
Durham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
167 students · 2.7 km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate
Durham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
86 students · 2.8 km away
Durham Gilesgate Primary School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
164 students · 2.9 km away
Laurel Avenue Community Primary School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
114 students · 3.1 km away
Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
195 students · 3.4 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Stanley Burnside Primary School
Stanley · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
174 students
Lambton Primary School
Washington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
179 students
William Cassidi Church of England Aided Primary School
Stockton-on-Tees · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
179 students
The Grove Primary School
Consett · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
179 students
Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Darlington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
179 students
High Spen Primary School
Rowlands Gill · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
172 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Sherburn Primary School a good school?
Sherburn Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 36.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #540 of 811 in North East. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Sherburn Primary School rank in North East?
Sherburn Primary School ranks #540 of 811 primary schools in North East and #10859 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Sherburn Primary School?
Sherburn Primary School had 176 students in 2025.
Is Sherburn Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Sherburn Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Sherburn Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sherburn Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.