Totley Primary School

A outstanding academy converter school in Sheffield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Totley Primary School.

Sheffield, S174FB Ofsted: Outstanding Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

78

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
69.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 82.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
74.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 18.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
14 July 2015
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Sunnyvale Road
Sheffield, S174FB
Phone
1142364482
Website
totley.sheffield.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140596
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Sunnyvale Road, Sheffield, S17 4FB
Website
www.totley.sheffield.sch.uk/
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
MERCIA LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
425 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
423
Free School Meals
10.4% (44 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.9% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.7%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
7.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
82.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
18.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
82.0 (+23.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
18.0 (+10.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
7.4 (10.1 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.3 (3.3 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 108.0
2023 107.0 109.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
53
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
423 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Good Friends Stick Together"

Relationships Outcomes Attitudes Development

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Ben Paxman welcomes you to Totley Primary School. Totley Primary is a successful and expanding primary school on the border of the Peak District in South West Sheffield, with approximately 425 pupils on roll. The school aims to nourish all aspects of children's development and foster positive relationships in a caring community.

Facilities

food tech and science laboratory IT suite and library new, modern and spacious classrooms

Curriculum Highlights

A knowledge-led curriculum Reading is incorporated throughout the curriculum and every class has a key text linked to the current wider curriculum theme Retrieval practice and deliberately spaced, carefully interleaved learning Knowledge of vocabulary empowers children Formative assessment is a cornerstone of our pedagogy and prior knowledge is used as a component for new learning Long-term memory is embedded through retrieval practice and spaced learning Learning is a journey with ambitious, vibrant curriculum that enables every child to experience success

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

The Nook opens at 7.15am every morning (term time) and offers a range of stimulating activities and a healthy breakfast. Children are then taken up to school in plenty of time for the school bell at 8.50am and handed over to their teachers. When the bell goes for the end of school, children are greeted at home time by Nook staff and can stay for additional activities, with a nutritious tea option available. The Nook opens until 6pm each day. Capacity: 80 children. Most up-to-date contact details: Telephone 0114 327 1010; General enquiries: [email protected]; Manager: Mrs Michelle Pieprzak. Nook Registration Form 2025-26; Nook Ad-Hoc Booking Form 2025-26; Nook Booking Form 2025-26; The Nook Wrap Around Care Policy 2025.

Admissions Criteria

Totley Primary School has determined its Admission Arrangements for 2025/26 in accordance with Regulation 17 of the School Admission Regulation 2012. Any objection fo these arrangements should be made to the Schools Adjudicator by 12 May 2025.

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