Malin Bridge Primary School
Sheffield, S6 4RH · Sheffield · primary school
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9th 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 — 8.2/10 against 3,510 of them, against 7.6/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Malin Bridge Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 18.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the Christian Union, Code Club, and Gifted and Talented after-school club. Music lessons include piano, guitar, and woodwind. Trips visit Rivelin Valley, the Yorkshire Natural History Museum, Weston Park Museum, Cannon Hall Farm, Matlock farm, Ninja Warrior Wincobank, an Iron Age Hillfort, and Air Haus. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 615 pupils against a stated capacity of 577. 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 in the Gifted and Talented club? How are the weekly music lessons scheduled alongside the core curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Malin Bridge Primary School
Overview
Malin Bridge Primary School continues to be an outstanding school, providing pupils with an "outstanding education" where they are "extremely proud of their school." The report highlights that staff maintain "incredibly high expectations," ensuring all pupils achieve well and are "very well prepared for their next stage of education."
Strengths
- The curriculum is "meticulously designed," "challenging and ambitious," with careful links across subjects so that "every lesson counts."
- Staff are "highly reflective," adapting lessons based on prior knowledge and weaving vocabulary to empower pupils to explain their learning.
- Reading is prioritised, with staff quickly identifying struggling pupils and providing extra help, while book choices expose children to a "diverse range of texts."
- Pupils demonstrate "high levels of respect for each other" and have an "impressive understanding of equality," discussing topical issues with empathy.
- Early years provision creates a "warm, caring environment" with a deliberately sequenced curriculum providing essential building blocks for Year 1.
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 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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