Walkley Primary School

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

Sheffield, S62RZ Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
56.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 67.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
54.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 9.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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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
7 November 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Burnaby Crescent
Walkley
Sheffield, S62RZ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
107094
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Burnaby Crescent, Walkley, Sheffield, S6 2RZ
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
472 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
412
Free School Meals
25.7% (106 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.5%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
9.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
9.4 (8.1 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.5 (2.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 108.0
2023 106.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Walkley Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 106.0 106.0
2024 107.0 108.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
23 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
46
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
412 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Enjoyment, Achievement and Learning for Life."

Enjoyment Achievement Learning for Life

Head Teacher's Message

A message from Headteacher Chris Wallis describing his long-standing service at Walkley, commitment to delivering high-quality learning, and the school motto 'Enjoyment, Achievement and Learning for Life' within a warm, inclusive environment.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Walkley After School Club Breakfast Club

Curriculum Highlights

Our Core Curriculum Values: Growing Aspirations Promoting Initiative and responsibility Celebrating Diversity, Citizenship and Community

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Admissions Criteria

Walkley Primary School admissions follow the Sheffield Local Authority Policy; applications for Foundation Stage are directed to Primary Admissions for Sheffield. Nursery admissions are allocated through contacting the school office. Applications are invited each Autumn term (mid-September/early October) with the closing date of 15 January. In-Year transfers use the Common Transfer Form. If a place is allocated, a transition meeting with the pastoral team will be arranged. Information on the application process can be found on the Sheffield Council website or by emailing [email protected]. Appeals for in-year places are handled by the Local Authority.

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