Sharlston Community School
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Wakefield |
| Address | Hammer Lane, WF4 1DH |
| School Website | www.sharlstonschool.org |
| Telephone | 1924863044 |
| URN | 143003 |
School Census
| Total | 302 |
| Girls/Boys | 145/157 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.0%/52.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 66 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 23.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 26/11/2014 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 26/11/2014 | Good |
| 12/02/2013 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 26/11/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 12/02/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 51 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7 |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | 0.6 |
| Writing Progress | 3.9 |
| Maths Progress | 2.0 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 79% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | 0.4 |
| Writing Progress | -0.4 |
| Maths Progress | -0.9 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 54% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | -2.7 |
| Writing Progress | -0.8 |
| Maths Progress | -1.7 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 42 |
| As First Preference | 30 |
| As second preference | 1 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 33 |
| As First Preference | 23 |
| As second preference | 4 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 23 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 23 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 27 |
| As First Preference | 24 |
| As second preference | 1 |
| As third preference | 0 |
| Total Offers Made | 24 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 24 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 50 |
| As First Preference | 34 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 35 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 34 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 51 |
| As First Preference | 39 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 41 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 39 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 42 |
| As First Preference | 35 |
| As second preference | 3 |
| As third preference | 0 |
| Total Offers Made | 35 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 35 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 59 |
| As First Preference | 44 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 43 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 41 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 37 |
| As First Preference | 26 |
| As second preference | 4 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 26 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 26 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 61% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 22% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 63% |
| no | 38% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 23% |
| dont know | 5% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 11% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 83% |
| no | 17% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1% |
Nearby Schools
Streethouse, Junior, Infant and Nursery
(0.43 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Whinney Lane, , WF7 6DJ