Bradway Primary School
Sheffield, S17 4PD · Sheffield · primary school
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48th 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 the 4,152 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.4/10 among them, against 4.2/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.75 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.01 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bradway Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.4 out of 10 among them, against 4.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join French, Yoga, Choir, SoccerEds, Gardening, Art, and Gymnastics clubs. Music instruction includes flute, recorder, piano, guitar, ukulele, brass, drums, and singing. Trips include a Year 5 residential, a Year 2 Zoolab visit, and a Year 3 trip to Manor Lodge. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 416 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
How does the school support pupils to bridge the gap between the current results and the national median? What specific support is available for children who need extra help in maths? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Bradway Primary School
Overview
Bradway Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils thrive in a "warm, friendly" environment. Leaders are "highly committed" to providing a great education, with strong leadership and detailed curriculum planning ensuring pupils learn crucial knowledge securely.
Strengths
- Pupils are "enthusiastic about learning" and feel safe, with staff maintaining high expectations for behaviour in "calm and orderly" lessons.
- Staff are "extremely well trained" in delivering the early reading programme, helping most children become "confident and fluent readers" quickly.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive "excellent support" and access the same curriculum as their peers.
- The school offers rich extra-curricular opportunities, including sports, drama, and a "forest school," which help build pupils’ confidence and life skills.
- Governors and leaders have invested significantly in staff training, particularly regarding the "science of learning," resulting in confident staff delivery.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should continue working with families and agencies to ensure persistently absent pupils, especially the most disadvantaged, attend school regularly.
- Teachers in foundation subjects must improve their use of assessment to consistently identify and address gaps in pupils’ knowledge, matching the strong practice in core subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff knowing pupils well, reporting concerns immediately, and maintaining an "open door" policy so pupils feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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
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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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