Pipworth Community Primary School

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

Sheffield, S21AA Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
Back to School Search

Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
59.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 70.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

Tap to toggle

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
5 March 2024
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
Pipworth Road
Sheffield, S21AA

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
134751
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Pipworth Road, Sheffield, S2 1AA
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
459 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
406
Free School Meals
56.4% (229 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.4% (14 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.2%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
70.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
5.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
70.0 (+11.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
10.9 (6.6 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 105.0
2023 104.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
45
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
406 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

📈

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Reach for the Stars"

determination respect community teamwork honesty

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher welcome emphasises an inclusive, STEM‑rich curriculum with eight core values, a focus on aspiration, and learning beyond the primary phase through partnerships (e.g., Sheffield University) and Careers Week.

Curriculum Highlights

STEM-rich curriculum Outdoor learning is a special feature of the school Careers Week (annual) Strong emphasis on reading and phonics Links with organisations and Sheffield University to encourage learning beyond the primary phase

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wrap Around provision will start from 7:30am and the 'Evening Stars' will run until 5.45pm (4:30pm on Fridays). The cost will be £3 per hour, per child and will include breakfast or a snack.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions to Pipworth Community Primary School are under the control of the Local Education Authority and we follow their admissions policy.

Other Primary Schools in Sheffield

Compare with nearby schools