Ballifield Primary School
Sheffield, S13 9HH · Sheffield · primary school
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43rd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.5/10 against 3,615 of them, against 4.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 41% | 1.49 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.76 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 26% | 1.56 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ballifield Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A higher 9.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2022.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 459 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in core subjects? How accessible are the breakfast and after-school clubs for families with varying schedules?
What Ofsted said about Ballifield Primary School
Overview
Ballifield Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a calm and purposeful learning environment where children enjoy attending. Pupils feel safe, valued, and fairly treated, with bullying being infrequent and effectively managed by attentive staff.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a "richly resourced outdoor playground" and take pride in roles such as playleader or school councillor.
- Leaders have high expectations, particularly in mathematics, where pupils "tackle these with success."
- A consistent approach to teaching reading ensures most children can read books matched to the sounds they are learning.
- Staff are well trained in the phonics programme, and enthusiasm for reading is evident through engaging story time sessions.
- Leaders create a supportive working environment where staff feel appreciated and collaborate effectively.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is not coherently organised across all subjects, leading to gaps in pupils’ knowledge; leaders should ensure precise content is delivered in the right order.
- The wider curriculum does not consistently support pupils’ appreciation of other cultures and religions; leaders should ensure understanding in these areas is more fully developed.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff knowing the signs to look out for and pupils feeling safe and comfortable talking to any adult in school.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 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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