Mansel Primary
Sheffield, S5 9QN · Sheffield · primary school
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80th 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 — 2.0/10 against 854 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 | 40.0 · 8 | 40% | 0.32 |
| 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.
Mansel Primary overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.0% 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%. 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 against similar schools, 1.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 432 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
Since the 2023 inspection is now two years old, what specific improvements have been made to raise attainment since then? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Mansel Primary
Overview
Mansel Primary is described as having a “real sense of community” where leaders have built “positive relationships with pupils and their families.” The report states that leaders have created an “inclusive culture that helps pupils to feel happy and safe,” with most pupils striving to meet “high expectations.”
Strengths
- Leaders have made reading a priority, ensuring staff are well-trained and pupils become “fluent readers” through consistent support and matched books.
- Mathematics teaching is strong, with children in early years getting a “flying start” and older pupils building knowledge “step by step” to become “confident mathematicians.”
- Behaviour is generally good, supported by clear rules of ‘ready, respectful, safe’; bullying is “not a problem” and is resolved effectively when it occurs.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive tailored support, with parents “fully involved in the production of support plans.”
- Staff teach pupils to treat everyone with kindness and respect, helping them develop “respectful attitudes” and confidence in speaking and debating.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, particularly science, leaders have not clearly identified the most important knowledge pupils need to remember, leaving teachers unsure of learning objectives.
- Some classroom tasks do not match the intended learning, meaning pupils are not always focused on the “most important things that they need to know.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that staff are vigilant, well-trained, and “swiftly follow up any concerns about pupils’ welfare.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 40% |
| 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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