Meersbrook Bank Primary School

A good community school school in Sheffield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Meersbrook Bank Primary School.

Sheffield, S89EH Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
48.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 57.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
25 January 2012
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Derbyshire Lane
Sheffield, S89EH

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
107002
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Derbyshire Lane, Sheffield, S8 9EH
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
227
Free School Meals
10.7% (24 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.8% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.6%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
8.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
8.7 (8.8 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.4 (2.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 106.0
2023 106.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Meersbrook Bank Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 106.0 105.0
2024 105.0 106.0

Overall Trend:

Stable performance

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
25
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
227 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Be kind to everyone Be kind to our world Be the best you can be

Head Teacher's Message

Head Teacher is Mrs G. Harvey; in post since September 2020; describes the school community as fabulous with committed staff and a focus on the 6 Rs and providing a broad, engaging, and safe environment for children.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club Rainbow Club (After School Club) Code Club Fencing After School Club - KS2 Little Nippers After School Club Year 1, 2, and 3

Sports

athletics dance games gymnastics swimming outdoor education

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club: term time; booking via the provided form handed into the office; spaces limited on a first-come, first-served basis; staff running the club are Miss Baxter, Mrs Rhoades and Mrs Young; includes a modest breakfast and a drink. After School Club (Rainbow Club): term time; booking via the booking form (or email/office submission); spaces capped and subject to age-related ratios; waiting list in operation; staff running the club include Miss Baxter, Mrs Rhoades, Mr Martinez and Mrs Lowe; includes a snack and a drink; payment and collection details are emailed after booking.

SEND Provision

Pupil Premium funding provides additional funding for pupils who meet certain criteria and is worth over £1300 per year. Free school meals are tied to eligibility in some cases; universal free school meals apply to all infants (Reception, Year 1 and Year 2). If eligible, the school and pupil receive the funding for 6 years. Eligibility criteria include: Universal Credit or household income under £7,400 per year after tax (not including other benefits); income support; jobseeker’s allowance; working tax credit run-on; child tax credit (under certain conditions); support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act.

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