Walkley Primary School
Sheffield, S6 2RZ · Sheffield · primary school
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23rd 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 — 7.7/10 against 2,806 of them, against 6.8/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Walkley Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 16.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023.
Beyond the classroom
An after-school club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 431 pupils against a stated capacity of 472. 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 close to the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Walkley Primary School
Overview
Walkley Primary School is described as having a "strong sense of community" where pupils are "safe and happy" and show high levels of respect. Leaders have "rapidly improved the school" since the previous inspection, with a curriculum that has "developed strongly" and supports pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to "learn and achieve well."
Strengths
- Staff are "well trained and knowledgeable" about reading, providing effective support so pupils "boost their confidence" through opportunities to read aloud.
- The curriculum is "planned well," with leaders breaking knowledge into "small steps" to help teachers emphasise key concepts.
- The school meets the needs of pupils with SEND "well," with "highly effective" teaching assistants and skilled staff adapting learning.
- Personal, social and health education is "well thought through," helping pupils understand online safety, British values, and world faiths.
- Governors "challenge and support leaders" effectively, while staff morale is high and parents are "extremely positive."
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, systems for checking understanding do not consistently help staff identify gaps, so leaders must ensure the curriculum is "consistently detailed enough" to check long-term retention.
- In the early years, adults sometimes miss opportunities to extend children’s vocabulary, so leaders should ensure all staff are trained to take every opportunity to do so.
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 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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