Reignhead Primary School
Sheffield, S20 1FD · Sheffield · primary school
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82nd 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 — 1.3/10 against 2,104 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 | 36.0 · 6 | 40% | 0.22 |
| 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.
Reignhead 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%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (1.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Martial Arts and Gardening Club, play Futsal, and visit Whitby or Mount Cook. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 223 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 support is available for those aiming for the higher standard? How are class sizes managed given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Reignhead Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that aspects of the school’s work “may not be as strong as at the time of the previous inspection,” triggering a future graded inspection. While the school maintains a “warm, caring and nurturing” culture with high pupil well-being, academic outcomes in core subjects have not met expectations.
Strengths
- Pupils feel happy and safe within a community defined by a “strong sense of belonging” and “high levels of courtesy and respect.”
- Early years provision is excellent, with children making a “joyful” start through a “carefully designed curriculum” and effective phonics teaching.
- Leaders and governors are “firmly committed to continued improvements” and provide “effective challenge” to support school development.
- Older pupils benefit from leadership roles and a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including music and sports clubs.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure pupils achieve well enough in reading, writing, and mathematics, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
- Strategies to identify and address pupils’ misconceptions are inconsistent, leading to “gaps in their knowledge” that must be resolved.
- Handwriting instruction requires improvement, as many pupils do not form letters correctly or develop a joined script.
- The curriculum needs to deepen pupils’ understanding of fundamental British values, specifically “individual liberty and tolerance.”
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 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 39% |
| 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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