Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School, Leeds

In its own words: "School gates open at 8.20am and a staggered year group entry into school begins at 8.30am up to 8.40am, when all children are registered in school. The end of the school day is 3.05pm. These will be provided free of charge."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We know that beginning school can feel exciting, but it can also bring a few questions and a little uncertainty - for children and parents alike. Our aim is to make the transition into our school as happy, smooth and reassuring as possible."

Coming up: an open evening on Thursday 12 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 79% of Year 6 pupils at Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 95% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in North Yorkshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 79% in reading and 75% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 54 families put Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School as their first choice and 110 named it as one of their preferences, for 54 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School are Sherburn Hungate Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 85% reading, 67% maths); South Milford Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 86% reading, 86% maths); Monk Fryston Church of England Primary School (2.1 miles, Good, 77% reading, 77% maths); and Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (2.1 miles, 95% reading, 100% maths).

Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The nearest railway station is South Milford Rail Station, about 640 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is New Lane (opposite), 190 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 63 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well above the typical figure around schools in North Yorkshire (9), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School issued 9 suspensions, 1.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.