Killamarsh Junior School
Sheffield, S21 2EA · Derbyshire · primary school
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241st of 263 primary schools in Derbyshire we can score, 354 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 — 2.0/10 against 2,100 of them, against 2.0/10 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 | 39.0 · 8 | 62% | 0.46 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 38% | 1.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Killamarsh Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 39.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 5.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.0 out of 10 either way).
Getting in
The published school roll is 126 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 does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to help children reach the higher standard in reading and maths?
What Ofsted said about Killamarsh Junior School
Overview
Killamarsh Junior School is described as a "friendly and welcoming place" where pupils feel "happy and well cared for." Following "significant turbulence" in recent years, new leadership has driven improvements in behaviour and personal development, though the quality of education and leadership require further improvement to ensure consistent learning outcomes.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "good" behaviour, walking "very orderly" and responding positively to the "L.E.A.R.N.E.R approach."
- Reading is prioritised effectively, with pupils celebrating it daily and benefiting from an "effective teaching of a phonics programme."
- Staff are "well trained to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities," ensuring these pupils "progress well."
- The school offers a "well-considered curriculum beyond the academic," including topics on consent, safety, and community support.
- Attendance has improved through "careful analysis and fast interventions."
Areas to improve
- The school must address "inconsistency in the delivery of the planned curriculum and the use of assessment" so all pupils learn as well as they should.
- Teachers need to ensure pupils produce "high-quality work" by consistently correcting spelling and punctuation errors, which currently persist in some pupils' writing.
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 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 39% |
| 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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