Wharncliffe Side Primary School and Nursery
Sheffield, S35 0DD · Sheffield · primary school
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50th 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 — 5.1/10 against 2,015 of them, against 4.3/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wharncliffe Side Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend trips to Thornbridge Outdoors and Whirlow Hall Farm. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 152 pupils against a stated capacity of 150. 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
With the roll exceeding capacity by 2, how does the school manage class sizes for new entrants? How does the 2022 inspection report reflect current teaching practices? What support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Wharncliffe Side Primary School and Nursery
Overview
Wharncliffe Side Primary School is described as a "caring and inclusive school where pupils flourish." Leaders maintain "high expectations of all pupils" and ensure staff are well trained to deliver an "ambitious curriculum." The report highlights that pupils are "kind and polite," with bullying being rare and swiftly addressed when it occurs.
Strengths
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "very well supported" through "exceptional" provision and clear planning.
- Early years provision is strong, with staff skilfully modelling language to help children "settle into learning" and develop communication.
- Reading instruction is effective, with teachers providing opportunities to read new sounds, ensuring pupils learn to read with "fluency and confidence."
- The mathematics curriculum is "well considered," with teachers checking knowledge to address gaps and helping pupils apply learning to "reasoning and problem-solving tasks."
- Pupils enjoy leadership roles and clubs, contributing to a sense of community and pride in the school.
Areas to improve
- In wider curriculum subjects such as history, teachers do not consistently check that pupils have transferred important knowledge to their "long-term memory," leading to unidentified gaps in some pupils’ understanding.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with staff receiving regular training and raising concerns promptly, while leaders take appropriate action and maintain "detailed and thorough" records.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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