Open Other Primary Mixed

Sharlston Community School

Hammer Lane, Wakefield, WF4 1DH
Part of: WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
270 Pupils
315 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
34.50% FSM %
146 Boys
124 Girls
About Sharlston Community School

Located in Wakefield (WF4 1DH), Sharlston Community School is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Wakefield.

It has 270 pupils on roll. School capacity: 315. Current headteacher: Luke Oldroyd.

Data for Sharlston Community School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Wakefield
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Wakefield
Parliamentary Constituency Normanton and Hemsworth
Ward Featherstone
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-07-2016
UKPRN 10057089
URN 143003
Data Last Updated 28-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (6)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Carrie-Ann Allinson Chair of Local Governing Body 08/01/2025 14/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Carrie-Ann Allinson Local Governor 14/02/2024 14/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Sarah Bradshaw Local Governor 17/07/2024 17/07/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Vickey Bruce Local Governor 12/05/2025 11/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Amanda Hutchinson Local Governor 22/11/2024 22/11/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Luke Oldroyd Local Governor 01/09/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Frequently Asked Questions
Sharlston Community School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Wakefield, Wakefield.
Sharlston Community School has 270 pupils, with a capacity of 315.
Sharlston Community School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Sharlston Community School is Mr Luke Oldroyd.
Sharlston Community School is at Hammer Lane, Sharlston Common, Wakefield, WF4 1DH, in the Wakefield local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Sharlston Community School: Does not have a sixth form.
Sharlston Community School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Luke Oldroyd
Hammer Lane, Sharlston Common, Wakefield, WF4 1DH
Location
Quick Summary
URN 143003
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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