Phillimore Community Primary School
Sheffield, S9 5EF · Sheffield · primary school
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86th 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 — 1.7/10 against 850 of them, against 1.5/10 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 | 49.0 · 17 | 40% | 0.69 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Phillimore Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 49.0% 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%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 408 pupils against a stated capacity of 462. 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to improve attainment in writing? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in higher standards?
What Ofsted said about Phillimore Community Primary School
Overview
Phillimore Community Primary School is described as a "safe, friendly school where pupils learn well," with staff maintaining "high expectations" for behaviour and achievement. The report highlights a "well planned" curriculum and effective support for pupils with special educational needs, though inconsistencies in assessment and early years planning require attention.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well planned," with subject leaders sequencing learning so pupils "revisit important knowledge."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive an "effective education in a nurturing setting" and play a "full role in the life of the school."
- Staff are "well trained in early reading instruction," and most pupils "learn to read quickly."
- The personal, social and health education curriculum is "highly effective," helping pupils become "well prepared for life in modern Britain."
- Governors and trustees "support and challenge school leaders well," ensuring interventions are effective.
Areas to improve
- In the early years, curriculum planning "lacks sufficient detail," particularly in Nursery, leading to gaps in children’s knowledge.
- In some subjects, assessment does not enable staff to "check pupils’ understanding securely enough," causing them to move on before pupils are ready.
- Some pupils do not attend school "regularly enough," impacting their progress, though leaders have begun addressing this.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with leaders acting quickly on concerns and ensuring pupils feel "safe and supported."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 49% |
| 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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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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