Hucklow Primary School
Sheffield, S5 6TB · Sheffield · primary school
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66th 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 — 3.5/10 against 1,294 of them, against 2.8/10 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hucklow Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the School Council and swimming, with both breakfast and after-school clubs available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 494 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 provided for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about Hucklow Primary School
Overview
Hucklow Primary School is described as a "welcoming and inclusive" environment where pupils are "happy and safe." The report highlights an "ambitious curriculum" and "strong, positive relationships" at the heart of the school’s work, noting that early years provision is particularly effective.
Strengths
- Early years provision is rated "Outstanding," with children receiving an "exceptionally positive start" in a "warm and welcoming environment."
- Staff have "high expectations and ambitions for all pupils," including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), whose needs are "quickly identified" and supported.
- Reading is a strong focus, with "expert, well-trained staff" delivering consistent phonics lessons and pupils showing "very positive" attitudes.
- Pupils in subjects like history and mathematics build a "strong body of knowledge" through carefully planned learning sequences.
- The school employs a "strong restorative approach to behaviour management," helping pupils "learn from their mistakes."
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is "not consistently well taught in all subjects," such as music, where knowledge does not always build on previous learning.
- Some pupils feel "uncomfortable" due to occasional "physical altercations" involving a minority of pupils.
- Attendance remains "low for too many pupils," with many being "persistently absent," leading to gaps in learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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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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