Nook Lane Junior School
Sheffield, S6 6BN · Sheffield · primary school
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38th 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 — 4.6/10 against 4,035 of them, against 5.0/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Nook Lane Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The school achieved a higher standard for 12.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2023-12.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in gymnastics, dance, swimming, athletics, and cross country, with trips to the English Institute of Sport. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 252 pupils against a stated capacity of 255. 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 bridge the gap between the 58.0% expected standard and the national median of 64%? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023-12 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Nook Lane Junior School
Overview
Nook Lane Junior School continues to be a good school, described as "friendly and welcoming" with "strong relationships between staff and pupils." Leaders maintain "the highest expectations for what pupils can achieve," fostering an inclusive environment where pupils are "happy and safe" and "highly motivated" to learn.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "carefully planned" with a "very clear sequence," ensuring pupils build knowledge over time through regular revisiting of previous learning.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is of a "very high quality," with staff trained to adapt learning and a "bespoke curriculum" for those in the integrated resource.
- Pupils "behave consistently well," living up to high expectations and demonstrating respect for differences, including knowledge of various faiths and history.
- Staff and parents report a "happy and supportive environment," with parents commenting positively on the "care, support and nurture" their children receive.
Areas to improve
- Safeguarding records do not consistently reflect the actions taken to keep pupils safe, meaning leaders lack clear enough oversight.
- The teaching of the phonics curriculum needs improvement, as a minority of pupils learning to decode words do not make the progress they might.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, although records do not always fully reflect the actions taken to support vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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