Stocksbridge Junior School
Sheffield, S36 1AS · Sheffield · primary school
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26th 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 — 7.0/10 against 2,500 of them, against 6.0/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 62% | 4.02 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 38% | 1.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stocksbridge Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Reading Club, Times Tables Club, Film Club, Choir, and Gardening Club, alongside basketball, gymnastics, football, and sports leaders.
Getting in
The published school roll is 237 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining in the current academic year? How are the various clubs and sports scheduled to ensure all pupils can participate?
What Ofsted said about Stocksbridge Junior School
Overview
Stocksbridge Junior School is described as a "warm and nurturing school" where pupils enjoy an "inspiring place to learn." The report highlights "impressively high achievement across the curriculum" and notes that staff possess "excellent" subject knowledge, delivering education with "skill and confidence."
Strengths
- Staff have a "deep understanding of pupils’ needs," ensuring the "right support" is in place for every child, including those with special educational needs.
- Reading is central to the school; expert staff deliver "catch-up reading lessons" to ensure pupils become "fluent and confident readers."
- Pupils "behave extremely well," showing politeness and attentiveness, with "no low-level disruption" in lessons.
- The curriculum is carefully adapted and linked across subjects, with teachers using "effective questioning" to check pupil knowledge.
- Personal development is "exemplary," with pupils developing "high levels of confidence" through performances and community engagement.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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