Netherthorpe Primary School
Sheffield, S3 7JA · Sheffield · primary school
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73rd 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 — 3.0/10 against 1,022 of them, against 2.4/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.30 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Netherthorpe Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% 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% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a homework club, story time sessions, swimming, orienteering, yoga, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 257 pupils against a stated capacity of 262. 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 to progress from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading or maths?
What Ofsted said about Netherthorpe Primary School
Overview
Netherthorpe Primary School is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. The report describes a school where pupils are ‘happy and confident’, benefiting from a ‘well considered and ambitious’ curriculum and staff who ‘nurture and care’ for them. Leaders maintain high expectations, ensuring that differences are celebrated and that support is effectively provided for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Reading and mathematics curricula are taught effectively, with staff quickly identifying and addressing gaps in pupil knowledge.
- Pupils demonstrate ‘determination and a positive attitude to learning’, with bullying being rare and behaviour in lessons described as good.
- The early years curriculum successfully develops vocabulary and communication skills, preparing children well for the next stage of their education.
- Safeguarding arrangements are ‘effective’, with robust systems in place and staff demonstrating a ‘thorough understanding’ of potential risks.
- Leaders actively involve parents in the school community, fostering strong relationships and support for families.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must strengthen systems to encourage good attendance, as rates of persistent absence are currently too high.
- Some subject leaders lack a precise understanding of the early years curriculum, meaning later learning in subjects like science and PE does not build sufficiently on Reception foundations.
- Governors could do more to ensure that the workload and well-being of all staff, including school leaders, are adequately considered.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’, noting that leaders have established robust systems and provide regular training to ensure staff can recognise if a pupil is at risk of harm.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 32% |
| 2023/24 | 33% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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