Rivelin Primary School
Sheffield, S6 2PL · Sheffield · primary school
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58th 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 — 3.8/10 against 3,670 of them, against 4.2/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 62% | 3.32 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 38% | 0.92 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rivelin Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (3.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Music Express, Eco Warriors, and the Pupil school council, or participate in swimming and archery. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 379 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 school support pupils who are not reaching the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Eco Warriors club? How does the after-school club structure its day?
What Ofsted said about Rivelin Primary School
Overview
Rivelin Primary School is described as a place where pupils are "safe and happy" and "proud of their school and its diverse community." The inspection highlights an "ambitious curriculum" with "high expectations" for behaviour, resulting in a positive environment where staff reinforce core values such as "honesty, respect and curiosity."
Strengths
- The school provides a "highly effective curriculum for writing" which is "rapidly improving the quality of pupils’ written work."
- Provision for pupils who speak English as an additional language is identified as a "real strength," with staff using effective resources like translation tools.
- Staff are "highly effective in developing children’s language" in the early years, ensuring children are "prepared well for Year 1."
- Teachers use "highly effective strategies" including a "sharp focus on oracy" to help all pupils, including those with SEND, learn and remember vocabulary.
- The school offers a "wide range of enriching activities," such as pen pal exchanges and planetarium visits, to broaden pupils' horizons.
Areas to improve
- In some wider curriculum subjects, the school has not consistently identified knowledge gaps from the previous curriculum, meaning pupils’ understanding is not always "fully secure."
- The school does not consistently make the "most effective use of all the information available" to refine its strategy for improving attendance among pupils who struggle to attend regularly.
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 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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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