Sherdley Primary School

URN: 104769 • St Helens WA9 4HA

Overview

Name
Sherdley Primary School
URN
104769
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
55.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Tom Gawne (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01744678683
Website
Visit
Address
Mill Lane, St Helens WA9 4HA

Summary

Sherdley Primary School is a mixed community school located in St Helens, with a current enrolment of 421 pupils and a capacity of 420. The school is dedicated to providing a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially. Under the leadership of Headteacher Mr Gawne, the school promotes a vision of "Growing together, respecting each other," which is reflected in its core values of Aspiration, Potential, Resilience, Challenge, and Family.

The curriculum at Sherdley is broad and balanced, designed to ensure that every child is known, valued, and inspired to achieve their best. The school places a strong emphasis on partnership with parents and carers, recognising them as vital contributors to their children's education. This collaborative approach aims to support and nurture each child's progress throughout their time at the school.

Sherdley Primary also offers a range of extracurricular activities and a robust pastoral care system, ensuring that all pupils are well-supported. The school encourages community involvement, inviting local residents to consider roles such as school governors to help foster a strong school community.

Key details

LA
St. Helens
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
420
Pupils
421
Boys
214
Girls
207
FSM %
25.80
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-01-18
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Merseyside

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 421 214 207 420 25.80
2024-09-11 440 225 215 420 25.80
2023-09-11 449 233 216 420 22.00
2022-09-11 449 233 216 420 22.00
2021-09-11 451 235 216 420 21.20
2020-09-11 448 229 219 420 15.00

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