Woodseats Primary School
Sheffield, S8 0SB · Sheffield · primary school
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47th 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 — 5.2/10 against 2,330 of them, against 4.4/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Woodseats Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 407 pupils against a stated capacity of 446. 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 below the expected standard in literacy? What specific enrichment opportunities are available to students during the school day? How does the current pupil number affect the availability of places for new entrants next year?
What Ofsted said about Woodseats Primary School
Overview
Woodseats Primary School is described as a “happy and kind community” where pupils and staff value relationships built on “equality and respect.” The report highlights that the school is “inclusive” and places the “well-being of its children first,” with high expectations for all pupils. Leaders have made “significant adaptations” to teaching in English and mathematics, which are now “effective in securing pupils’ knowledge.”
Strengths
- Pupils are “courteous” and demonstrate a “strong sense of acceptance of others,” supported by clear behavioural expectations and fair rewards.
- The curriculum is “well considered” and “fully inclusive,” with teachers possessing “secure subject knowledge” and making necessary adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Early years provision is strong, with children demonstrating “high levels of self-control” and becoming “independent” through well-established routines.
- Reading is taught effectively, with a “very clear approach” to sequencing in key stage 2, ensuring pupils engage with “age-appropriate, yet challenging, content.”
- Staff “enjoy working at the school” and appreciate the “high-quality support” provided by the trust to develop leaders at all levels.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure pupils receiving additional reading intervention are consistently supported to build “fluency skills,” as some currently “decode words but quickly lose the meaning of what they have read.”
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 | 42% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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