Parson Cross Church of England Primary School

A good voluntary aided school school in Sheffield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Parson Cross Church of England Primary School.

Sheffield, S61LB Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

49

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
44.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 52.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 3.0%
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
16 May 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
Halifax Road
Wadsley Bridge
Sheffield, S61LB

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
107107
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Halifax Road, Wadsley Bridge, Sheffield, S6 1LB
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Sheffield
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
208
Free School Meals
29.8% (62 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.0% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
12.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
52.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
3.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
101.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
12.2 (5.3 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 103.0
2023 102.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
208 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Believe, Achieve, Celebrate"

Believe Achieve Celebrate

Parson Cross CE Primary School is a Voluntary Aided Church of England school. The Christian values of love, care for others, and a response to the needs of the world are at the heart of the school’s ethos. As a Church of England primary school, daily acts of Christian worship are part of school life, Religious Education is studied, major Christian festivals are observed, and the school maintains a close relationship with the Diocese of Sheffield. The school welcomes children from other faiths and values its distinctive church school character.

Head Teacher's Message

A welcoming message from Headteacher Julie Wright, emphasising the school’s Believe, Achieve, Celebrate values, the warm family ethos, high expectations, and invitation for families to engage with the school and visit.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Swimming Football Athletics Gymnastics Dodgeball Dance Tennis Orienteering Cricket

Facilities

Outdoor classroom

Curriculum Highlights

The Gunpowder Plot (Autumn 1, Year 1) The Great Fire of London (Autumn 1, Year 2) You're Great Britain (Autumn 2, Year 2) David Hockney (Spring 1, Year 2) The Race to the South Pole (Spring 2, Year 2) Jill Ray (Art, Summer 1, Year 2) The Romans (Autumn 1, Year 3) Rivers (Autumn 2, Year 3) M.C. Escher (Spring 1, Year 3) The Ancient Egyptians (Spring 2, Year 3) Greece (Summer 1, Year 3) Tricia Guild (Art, Summer 2, Year 3) Gustav Klimt (Spring 1, Year 1) The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe (Year 4, English) The Land of Roar (Spring 2, Year 4) Vikings topics (Year 5, Autumn term) The Nothing to See Here Hotel (Year 3, English) Murton Park Viking context (Year 5, described in Year 5 narratives)

SEND Provision

The school provides information about SEND via its SEND Information Report, SEND policy and Inclusion Policy. The SEND Co-ordinator is Miss Peniston, who has been highlighted for SEND coordination in national recognition. The information references external SEND guidance and local resources (e.g., IPSEA, SENDIASS, SEND information and guidance for parents).

Admissions Criteria

Parson Cross CE Primary is a Voluntary Aided Church of England school with its own Admissions Policy that differs from Local Authority schools. The governing body is responsible for admissions decisions, and the policy indicates it would consider placing a pupil with an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan naming Parson Cross CE Primary School. The school follows the National Curriculum alongside its church ethos commitments.

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