Acres Hill Community Primary School
Sheffield, S9 4GQ · Sheffield · primary school
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62nd 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 — 5.6/10 against 899 of them, against 4.0/10 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 | 45.0 · 13 | 62% | 0.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 38% | 3.21 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Acres Hill Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 15.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 213 pupils against a stated capacity of 235. 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 does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6?
What Ofsted said about Acres Hill Community Primary School
Overview
Pupils are “proud of their school” and value its inclusive ethos, with “personal development” judged as Good. However, the “quality of education”, “behaviour and attitudes”, and “leadership and management” all require improvement. The report notes that while the school is developing its curriculum, high expectations for achievement are “not currently realised” for older pupils, and inconsistent behaviour management disrupts learning.
Strengths
- Early years provision is Good, with “high-quality interactions” helping children develop speech and language effectively.
- Pupils with the highest levels of special educational needs and/or disabilities are “supported exceptionally well” in the integrated resource unit.
- The school fosters strong community links through events like “family breakfasts” and offers a “wide range of broader curriculum experiences”.
- Staff report that leaders “consider their workload and well-being”, and governance has an “accurate view of the school’s performance”.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum must clearly identify “key knowledge and skills” across all subjects to prevent gaps in pupils’ understanding.
- Curriculum adaptations for some pupils with SEND must consistently match their learning needs to ensure appropriate challenge and progress.
- Staff must implement the behaviour approach “consistently well” to reduce “low-level disruption” during lessons.
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 | 18% |
| 2023/24 | 28% |
| 2024/25 | 45% |
| 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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