Carter Knowle Junior School
Sheffield, S7 2DY · Sheffield · primary school
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12th 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 — 9.3/10 against 3,809 of them, against 8.9/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 25% | 2.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Carter Knowle Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 20.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Computer Xplorers and Art Club, play football or basketball, and attend residential and outdoor adventurous trips. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 239 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 do the residential trips support pupils who may not have had similar experiences before? What specific support is available for the 20% of pupils who reached the higher standard to continue their progress?
What Ofsted said about Carter Knowle Junior School
Overview
Carter Knowle Junior School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils enjoy attending the school, rising to high expectations for behaviour and achievement within a calm learning environment. The school fosters a ‘welcoming’ community where pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well and develop strong reading skills.
Strengths
- Pupils ‘enjoy reading’ and discuss a wide variety of high-quality texts with enthusiasm, developing ‘very strong reading skills over time’.
- The ‘well-designed curriculum’ ensures pupils revisit prior learning regularly, helping them remember knowledge and apply it to new topics.
- The school supports pupils with SEND ‘well’, accurately identifying needs and providing adaptations that allow access to the ‘ambitious curriculum’.
- A ‘wide and varied range of exciting and educational trips’ provides pupils with a ‘rich set of experiences’ and helps them understand the world beyond the school.
- Adults are proud to work at the school, and leaders ensure staff workload and well-being are prioritised, creating a culture of ‘continuous improvement’.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, feedback does not clearly identify how pupils can improve, meaning they do not develop a ‘deep understanding as well as they could’. The school should ensure precise feedback supports pupils to enhance their work.
Safeguarding
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 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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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