Sherburn Primary School
URN: 114127 • Durham DH6 1DU
Overview
- Name
- Sherburn Primary School
- URN
- 114127
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Susan Cornforth (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01913720281
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cookshold Lane, Durham DH6 1DU
Summary
Sherburn Primary School, located in Durham, is a community school catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11. With a current enrolment of 180 students and a capacity of 315, the school fosters a welcoming and family-oriented atmosphere. Headteacher Miss S. Cornforth emphasizes the importance of a safe learning environment where high expectations are set, and individual achievements are celebrated.
The school offers a well-rounded curriculum designed to promote both academic success and personal development. Facilities include modern classrooms equipped with interactive technology, a library, and dedicated learning areas. Sherburn Primary also provides wraparound care services, including a Breakfast Club and Tea Club, along with various extracurricular activities to support students' interests and social skills.
Community involvement is a key aspect of Sherburn Primary, with opportunities for parents to engage in school events and activities. The school values strong relationships among staff, students, and families, creating a supportive environment that encourages all children to reach their full potential. For more information, parents are encouraged to visit the school or explore its website.
The school offers a well-rounded curriculum designed to promote both academic success and personal development. Facilities include modern classrooms equipped with interactive technology, a library, and dedicated learning areas. Sherburn Primary also provides wraparound care services, including a Breakfast Club and Tea Club, along with various extracurricular activities to support students' interests and social skills.
Community involvement is a key aspect of Sherburn Primary, with opportunities for parents to engage in school events and activities. The school values strong relationships among staff, students, and families, creating a supportive environment that encourages all children to reach their full potential. For more information, parents are encouraged to visit the school or explore its website.
Useful links
- Consulting with our SEN Pupils, Parents & Carers (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Key Policies (sen)
- Looked After Children with SEND (sen)
- Our SEN Provision (sen)
- How children with SEN engage in all activities? (sen)
- How we adapt the curriculum and learning environment for children & young people with SEN (sen)
- How we evaluate the effectiveness of SEN Provision (sen)
- Our approach to teaching children & young people with SEN (sen)
- The kinds of SEN that are provided for: (sen)
Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 315
- Pupils
- 180
- Boys
- 93
- Girls
- 87
- FSM %
- 34.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-02-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 180 | 93 | 87 | 315 | 34.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 168 | 80 | 88 | 315 | 40.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 170 | 77 | 93 | 315 | 36.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 170 | 77 | 93 | 315 | 36.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 156 | 74 | 82 | 315 | 38.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 155 | 78 | 77 | 315 | 32.90 |
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