Abbeyfield Primary Academy
Sheffield, S3 9AN · Sheffield · primary school
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75th of 107 primary schools in Sheffield we can score, 132 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.1/10 against 1,269 of them, against 3.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 59.0 · 37 | 62% | 2.26 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 38% | 0.92 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Abbeyfield Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 429 pupils against a stated capacity of 496. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What are the specific entry criteria for the next academic year? How does the school structure the day for pupils who need additional support?
What Ofsted said about Abbeyfield Primary Academy
Overview
Abbeyfield Primary Academy is described as a school where “pupils are placed at the heart of everything,” characterised by strong, positive relationships and high expectations for behaviour and achievement. The report highlights a “broad and ambitious curriculum” with a central focus on reading, though it notes that inconsistent assessment practices and low attendance hinder some pupils’ progress.
Strengths
- Staff care deeply for pupils, ensuring they feel “happy and safe” through “strong and positive relationships.”
- Reading is prioritised, with a “vibrant and inviting” library and expert teaching for early readers.
- The curriculum is “broad and ambitious,” with teachers using “strong subject knowledge” to explain new ideas clearly.
- Personal development is robust; pupils are “respectful and responsible” and prepared for life in modern Britain.
- Leaders share a “strong vision” and staff are “overwhelmingly positive” about their workplace and professional development.
Areas to improve
- Early years interactions sometimes “lack focus,” limiting progress in communication and language development.
- Attendance and punctuality for some pupils, including disadvantaged ones, remain “stubbornly low,” causing gaps in learning.
- Assessment strategies in some subjects do not identify knowledge gaps “precisely enough,” preventing learning from building effectively on prior knowledge.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 49% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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