Sherburn High School vs Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 463 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sherburn High School
Leeds · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
951 students
Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School
Leeds · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
490 students
| Measure | Sherburn High School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #66 of 366 | #660 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #932 of 4,090 | #7022 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 951 | 490 |
| Pupils on roll | 951 | 490 |
| Free school meals | 17.5% | 18.9% |
| Capacity filled | 83.5% | 116.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Leeds | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.sherburnhigh.co.uk | www.athelstan.n-yorks.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Sherburn High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.1 vs 54.4).
- •Sherburn High School is the larger school with 951 students compared with 490.
- •Sherburn High School is a academy school while Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Sherburn High School better than Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sherburn High School ranks higher (72.1 vs 54.4 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 Sherburn High School and Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School?
About 463 m in a straight line, between Leeds and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sherburn High School: 951. Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School: 490. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sherburn High School and Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Sherburn High School is 66th of 366 and Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School is 660th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).