Manor Lodge Community Primary and Nursery School
Sheffield, S2 1UF · Sheffield · primary school
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100th 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 — 1.6/10 against 1,595 of them, against 1.6/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 62% | 1.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Manor Lodge Community Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, 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 (1.6 out of 10 either way).
Getting in
The published school roll is 385 pupils against a stated capacity of 395. 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 literacy? What specific strategies are used to help students progress towards the higher standard? How does the school manage class sizes given the current proximity to full capacity?
What Ofsted said about Manor Lodge Community Primary and Nursery School
Overview
Pupils enjoy a “happy and welcoming school” where they feel safe and staff demonstrate a “strong commitment to supporting pupils’ emotional needs.” However, the report states that “pupils’ achievements do not match the school’s intentions,” with gaps in knowledge in some subjects preventing pupils from being fully ready for the next stage of their education.
Strengths
- Behaviour is “calm and orderly,” with well-established routines supporting pupils from Nursery upwards.
- Early reading is prioritised, with phonics taught “consistently well” and additional support identified quickly.
- There is an “established culture of support” for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Early years provision is effective, with children settling quickly and developing independence and language skills.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils showing a “clear understanding of fundamental British values” and diversity.
Areas to improve
- Teachers in some subjects, including mathematics, do not provide tasks that help pupils “learn the intended curriculum well enough,” leaving gaps in knowledge.
- Key stage 2 pupils with gaps in reading knowledge do not always receive the support needed to develop fluency and accuracy.
- Pupils lack consistent opportunities to practise grammar, punctuation, spelling, and handwriting, affecting writing accuracy.
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 | 42% |
| 2023/24 | 37% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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