Arbourthorne Community Primary School
Sheffield, S2 2GQ · Sheffield · primary school
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83rd 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 — 2.4/10 against 290 of them, against 1.5/10 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 | 42.0 · 10 | 40% | 0.38 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Arbourthorne Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Fun & Friends After School Club, use the Cycle Track, and learn Swimming. The school also runs a breakfast club and organises trips, such as a visit to The Point in Doncaster.
Getting in
The published school roll is 473 pupils against a stated capacity of 467. 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
Since the last inspection was in 2022, what specific steps have been taken to raise attainment in maths? How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in reading?
What Ofsted said about Arbourthorne Community Primary School
Overview
Arbourthorne Community Primary School is described as “a place of joy, inclusivity and learning” where “everyone is valued.” The inspection found that leaders have a “clear vision” focused on both academic success and life skills, resulting in “warm and positive” relationships between staff and pupils. The school fosters a strong sense of community, with pupils demonstrating a “mature understanding of difference” and a commitment to treating everyone equally.
Strengths
- Personal development is rated Outstanding, with pupils showing “respect and kindness” and a “positive attitude towards others.”
- The curriculum is “developed thoughtfully” to ensure all pupils, including those with special educational needs, have “equal opportunities to access rich and varied learning opportunities.”
- Mathematics teaching is a strength, with a “well-planned curriculum” where important vocabulary is reinforced and pupils “enjoy and remember their learning.”
- Safeguarding arrangements are “effective,” supported by a “strong culture of safeguarding” and rigorous systems to record concerns.
- Leaders actively seek partnerships to support families, such as community food initiatives, reflecting a “relentless focus” on pupils’ best possible start in life.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, curriculum plans do not clearly outline the “essential knowledge leaders want pupils to know and remember,” hindering effective assessment and long-term planning.
- Monitoring in some subjects fails to identify where curriculum development or staff subject knowledge is insufficient, meaning leaders do not know if the curriculum is being taught as intended.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that leaders have a “deep understanding of the risks pupils may face” and that all staff are trained to identify signs of harm.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 31% |
| 2023/24 | 40% |
| 2024/25 | 42% |
| 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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