Norton Free Church of England Primary School
Sheffield, S8 8JS · Sheffield · primary school
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27th 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 — 6.6/10 against 3,670 of them, against 6.3/10 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| 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.
Norton Free Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Gardening Club, Children's University, Eco Council, and School Council, or play Cross Country and Football. A breakfast club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 210 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities does the Eco Council organise during term time? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Norton Free Church of England Primary School
Overview
Norton Free Church of England Primary School is described as a “highly inclusive” institution where pupils feel “happy and safe” and enjoy a strong sense of belonging to ‘Team Norton’. The report highlights an “exceptional” curriculum for personal development, supported by “excellent relationships” between staff, pupils, and families. While the overall effectiveness is rated as Good, the school excels in fostering positive behaviour and emotional well-being.
Strengths
- The curriculum for personal development is “exceptional”, offering pupils wide-ranging experiences such as film club and leadership roles in various councils.
- Staff create a “caring and supportive environment” where bullying is “extremely rare” and pupils know they can discuss worries with adults who “listen carefully”.
- Support for pupils’ emotional health is a “strength”, with staff being “adept at giving pupils the time to talk” and providing targeted interventions like ‘sand play’.
- Reading is an “ongoing priority” with a “well structured” phonics programme; staff are “skilful” and ensure pupils receive books matching their taught sounds.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “achieve well” through carefully adapted curricula and learning broken into “smaller steps”.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should further develop the curriculum to ensure it is of a “consistent quality across all subject areas”, as some subjects lack the careful sequencing found in others.
- Assessment practice needs development to be “consistent across all subject areas”, as not all subject leaders currently have a detailed understanding of what pupils know and remember.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective”, with a positive culture where safeguarding is “everyone’s responsibility” and concerns are dealt with in a “timely manner”.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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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