Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School vs Sherburn High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 4.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School
Tadcaster · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
239 students
Sherburn High School
Leeds · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
951 students
| Measure | Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School Tadcaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | Sherburn High School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #985 of 1,636 | #66 of 366 |
| National rank | #9946 of 15,697 | #932 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 239 | 951 |
| Pupils on roll | 239 | 951 |
| Free school meals | 12.6% | 17.5% |
| Capacity filled | 103.9% | 83.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 65% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 79% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.40 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.9 |
| town | Tadcaster | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | kf.starmat.uk/ | www.sherburnhigh.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Sherburn High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.1 vs 40.9).
- •Sherburn High School is the larger school with 951 students compared with 239.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School better than Sherburn High School?
On the Success Index (England), Sherburn High School ranks higher (72.1 vs 40.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School and Sherburn High School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Tadcaster and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School: 239. Sherburn High School: 951. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School and Sherburn High School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School is 985th of 1,636 and Sherburn High School is 66th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).