Monteney Primary School
Sheffield, S5 9DN · Sheffield · primary school
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81st 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 1,963 of them, against 1.7/10 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 | 45.0 · 13 | 40% | 0.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Monteney Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 2.0%, 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 against similar schools, 1.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 446 pupils against a stated capacity of 416. 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 latest inspection was in 2023, what specific steps have been taken since then to address the gap between current results and the national median?
What Ofsted said about Monteney Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as “happy and safe” within an inclusive environment where leaders demonstrate a “strong commitment” to the community. The school delivers a “strong and ambitious curriculum” with high expectations for behaviour, resulting in a calm and orderly atmosphere. While teaching is consistent in core subjects, the report highlights specific inconsistencies in assessment and attendance that require attention.
Strengths
- Leaders have created a “coherently planned sequence of learning” that helps pupils “know and remember more” across the curriculum.
- Behaviour is “calm and orderly,” with bullying being “extremely rare” and staff maintaining high expectations.
- Reading is a priority, with a new phonics scheme used consistently by teachers who are “experts in the teaching of reading.”
- Early years provision is strong, with children being “curious, engaged and focused” and receiving well-planned activities.
- Staff morale is high, supported by a “strong sense of teamwork” and effective induction for early-career teachers.
Areas to improve
- Teachers’ use of assessment in the wider curriculum does not check pupils’ understanding well enough, leaving gaps in knowledge unaddressed.
- The curriculum does not develop pupils’ understanding of British values and different faiths and cultures in sufficient depth.
- Some pupils are not attending school regularly enough, causing them to miss learning and underachieve.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture and prompt reporting, although some records do not accurately reflect the actions leaders have taken.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 45% |
| 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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