Tinsley Meadows Primary School
Sheffield, S9 1SG · Sheffield · primary school
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69th 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 — 3.7/10 against 935 of them, against 2.7/10 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| 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.
Tinsley Meadows Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access sewing, sensory, gardening, board games, and book clubs, alongside football, cricket, rounders, athletics, dance, gymnastics, and balance bikes. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 650 pupils against a stated capacity of 535. 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 specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about Tinsley Meadows Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Tinsley Meadows Primary School ‘thrive because of the ethos and environment’ they experience, supported by leaders who maintain a ‘no excuses culture’ to enhance life chances. The inspection judged overall effectiveness as ‘Good’, with ‘Outstanding’ behaviour and attitudes, reflecting strong routines, high expectations, and respectful relationships between staff and pupils.
Strengths
- Leaders have created an ‘ambitious curriculum’ with carefully sequenced lessons that help pupils build knowledge and understand subject-specific vocabulary.
- There is a ‘clear focus on reading’, with well-sequenced phonics teaching and books that closely match pupils’ learned sounds, ensuring those who fall behind receive quick support.
- Pupils demonstrate ‘positive attitudes to learning’, beginning work ‘quickly and enthusiastically’ while moving around the school calmly and supporting each other in managing behaviour.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have their needs ‘identified quickly’ and are supported effectively, with most accessing the same curriculum as their peers.
- The early years provision gives children a ‘strong start’, with staff fostering independence and confidence through respectful interactions and deliberate efforts to engage parents.
Areas to improve
- Teachers’ use of assessment does not ‘precisely identify the knowledge that pupils have learned’, meaning catch-up sessions for some pupils, including those with SEND, are not targeted precisely enough to revisit exact gaps in learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’, with clear training, systems for sharing concerns, and swift follow-up by leaders.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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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