Owler Brook Primary School
Sheffield, S4 8HQ · Sheffield · primary school
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70th 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 — 4.6/10 against 204 of them, against 2.5/10 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 | 48.0 · 16 | 40% | 0.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Owler Brook Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 5.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 411 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 curriculum support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club sessions?
What Ofsted said about Owler Brook Primary School
Overview
Owler Brook Primary School continues to be a good school, fulfilling its ambition to be a ‘family for our families’. It provides a nurturing environment where pupils are supported with high aspirations, particularly benefiting those who speak English as an additional language or are new to the country.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘coherently sequenced’ and effectively supports diverse needs, including frequent opportunities to ‘revisit and consolidate learning’.
- Reading is the school’s ‘highest priority’, with a successful new phonics programme and initiatives ensuring families can access books at home.
- Staff identify and support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities well, tailoring learning to meet individual requirements.
- Relationships are ‘respectful and kind’, fostering a ‘caring and calm ethos’ where pupils feel safe and valued.
- Leaders provide extensive opportunities for personal development, including free breakfasts, trips, and clubs that enrich pupils’ lives.
Areas to improve
- Attendance remains an ‘ongoing and significant priority’, as ‘too many pupils are persistently absent’, missing essential learning and social experiences.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| 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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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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