Norfolk Community Primary School
Sheffield, S2 2PJ · Sheffield · primary school
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89th 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 — 1.8/10 against 517 of them, against 1.3/10 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 | 36.0 · 6 | 40% | 0.22 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.60 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Norfolk Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 36.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (1.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Drawing Club, participate in Dance, Athletics, Gymnastics, Swimming, Basketball, Football, and Netball, and attend a Year 6 residential trip. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 469 pupils against a stated capacity of 487. 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 pupils who are not yet meeting expected standards in reading and maths?
What Ofsted said about Norfolk Community Primary School
Overview
Leaders have created a positive environment where pupils are well cared for and behave well. The school is praised for its strong focus on early reading, effective safeguarding, and the high quality of provision in subjects such as mathematics and history. However, the report notes that curriculum planning in some subjects is at an early stage and lacks the necessary sequencing to support pupils in reaching ambitious end points.
Strengths
- Early reading is taught with fidelity, supported by comprehensive staff training and daily story time with high-quality texts.
- Curriculum thinking in mathematics and history is strong, with knowledge carefully sequenced so pupils can build on what they already know.
- Pupils display positive attitudes to learning, with a restorative approach to behaviour significantly reducing incidences of poor behaviour.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are very well supported through detailed understanding of their needs and appropriate curriculum adaptations.
- Staff feel valued and cared for, appreciating how leaders consider their workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, curriculum thinking is not sufficiently well planned or sequenced from starting points through to Year 6, meaning some pupils struggle to reach ambitious end points.
- Assessment processes are not yet used consistently in developing subjects to check what pupils know and remember, leading to unaddressed misconceptions and knowledge gaps.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture where staff are alert to changes in behaviour and report worries quickly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 32% |
| 2023/24 | 32% |
| 2024/25 | 36% |
| 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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