Hallam Nursery & Primary School
Sheffield, S10 4BD · Sheffield · primary school
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7th 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 — 8.2/10 against 3,942 of them, against 8.4/10 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 62% | 4.91 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 38% | 3.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hallam Nursery & Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 20.0% against a national median of 7%. 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 (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Cross Country and visit Thornbridge Outdoors. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 658 pupils against a stated capacity of 656. 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
With the roll exceeding capacity by 2, how does the school manage class sizes for new entrants? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning curriculum? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Hallam Nursery & Primary School
Overview
Hallam Primary School is described as a "wonderful school" where pupils "flourish" and live the school’s values of kindness and diversity. The inspection highlights an "expertly designed curriculum" that is "highly ambitious," ensuring pupils develop impressive knowledge and skills while enjoying a "happy school experience." Leaders have created a culture where both adults and pupils thrive, supported by high levels of challenge and care from the trust.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "highly ambitious" with "increasingly complex learning" that helps pupils retain knowledge over time, such as recalling early years content in later stages.
- Staff "skilfully identify and address gaps" in knowledge through effective questioning, ensuring pupils "know and can recall the important information they have been taught."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "progress exceptionally well," benefiting from accurate identification of needs and "effective adaptations" that allow full access to the curriculum.
- Early years provision ensures children "get off to a flying start," developing "impressive vocabulary" in a "language-rich environment" and settling quickly into routines.
- Pupils demonstrate "exemplary" behaviour and take pride in leadership opportunities, such as leading campaigns on safe parking and discussing climate change.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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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