Woodthorpe Primary School
Sheffield, S13 8DA · Sheffield · primary school
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39th 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 — 7.1/10 against 501 of them, against 5.0/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Woodthorpe Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 398 pupils against a stated capacity of 455. 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 to reach the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating across all key stages?
What Ofsted said about Woodthorpe Primary School
Overview
Woodthorpe Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a "welcoming and inclusive" environment where pupils respect differences and bullying is rare. Most pupils achieve well and are "well prepared for secondary school," benefiting from an ambitious curriculum and enriching experiences such as residential visits and educational trips.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy attending the school, where they "respect differences" and play together positively, with rare instances of bullying.
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and effectively adapted for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who achieve well.
- Teachers explain new knowledge clearly and use consistent lesson routines, allowing pupils to recall important information confidently.
- Reading is taught effectively, with well-trained staff delivering phonics consistently and supporting struggling readers to "catch up quickly."
- Leaders provide rich opportunities to enhance understanding, such as planetarium visits and virtual reality experiences, strengthening pupils' knowledge.
Areas to improve
- In some lessons, activities do not match the intended learning precisely, meaning pupils’ efforts are not always focused on the "most important knowledge."
- The approach to teaching subject-specific vocabulary is not implemented consistently, leaving some pupils unable to use essential vocabulary securely or accurately.
- Attendance remains an issue, with some pupils not attending often enough, though the school has clear plans to sustain recent improvements.
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 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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