Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy
Sheffield, S11 8JN · Sheffield · primary school
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65th 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 1,656 of them, against 3.7/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 62% | 1.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 38% | 2.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A higher 10.0% met the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Young Voices club and choir, with performances at Parent assemblies.
Getting in
The published school roll is 214 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
What support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How are choir and Young Voices sessions scheduled within the school day?
What Ofsted said about Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy
Overview
Pupils describe the school as a ‘second family’ within a ‘warm and welcoming’ environment where they ‘love attending’. The inspection highlights ‘exceptional’ early years provision and ‘outstanding’ behaviour, with staff successfully supporting pupils from diverse linguistic backgrounds to ‘thrive and achieve well overall’.
Strengths
- Pupils ‘behave exceptionally well’, upholding values of ‘respect, acceptance and fellowship’ and building ‘strong relationships’ with staff.
- Early years provision is ‘outstanding’, with children receiving an ‘excellent start’ and gaining strong language foundations.
- Reading is ‘at the heart of the school’s curriculum’, resulting in ‘exceptional’ knowledge and skills, particularly for pupils overcoming language barriers.
- Personal development is ‘outstanding’, with pupils actively improving lives through community projects and holding ‘purposeful’ leadership roles.
- Staff effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), adapting learning to enable success ‘alongside their peers’.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure all staff are trained to implement the new writing strategy, as current teaching is ‘variable’ and some writing is ‘hampered by weak sentence construction, punctuation and spelling’.
- Staff should better use assessment information to design activities in foundation subjects, ensuring pupils’ learning ‘builds as securely as it could’ and deepens understanding.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘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 | 34% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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