Wickersley Northfield Primary School

A good academy sponsor led school in Rotherham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Wickersley Northfield Primary School.

Rotherham, S662HL Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

77

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
71.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 84.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
90.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 25.0%
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
24 October 2017
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Northfield Lane
Wickersley
Rotherham, S662HL
Phone
1709543704
Website
wickersleynorthfieldprimary.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141337
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Northfield Lane, Wickersley, Rotherham, S66 2HL
Website
www.wickersleynorthfieldprimary.co.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
WHITE WOODS PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
446 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
443
Free School Meals
9.4% (42 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.8% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
5.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
84.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
25.0%
Reading Score:
109.0
Maths Score:
110.0
Grammar Score:
111.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
84.0 (+25.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
25.0 (+17.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
5.2 (12.3 below average)
Maths Score:
110.0 (+5.9 vs average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.9 (2.7 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 110.0 109.0
2023 108.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
49
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
443 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Up 2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Child-centred Collaborative Curious Challenging

Head Teacher's Message

A welcoming message from Headteacher Kizzi Matanga emphasising restorative practice, strong relationships, a values-led curriculum, and a commitment to developing a love of reading and high aspirations for all pupils.

Facilities

Two library areas

Curriculum Highlights

Little Wandle phonics programme used for phonics (with phases 1 to 6 across Foundation Stage 1 to Year 2) and daily phonics in EYFS and KS1. Read Write Inc. literacy approach used across the school. Mastery-based curriculum design with threshold concepts and milestone progression across key stages (EYFS to Year 6). Cross-subject connections and a growth mindset to support deep learning. Sustainable development goals (SDGs) underpin curriculum design; SDGs integration across subjects. Eco school status (Green Flag award winners) and Climate Champion competition winners 2020. Reading for Pleasure emphasis including daily Reading, Social Reading, Reading Aloud, and Reading Ambassadors; Books in Common and library spaces designed to foster a love of reading.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are managed by the White Woods Primary Academy Trust as the Admissions Authority. For normal admissions, apply via your home local authority’s admissions process and you can express a preference for a minimum of 3 state-funded schools using the local authority form. Parents must apply for a full-time school place through the local authority’s Admissions Office (e.g., Rotherham Council). Offers are made by the Local Authority. Pupils already attending WWN nurseries will not automatically transfer into Reception; a separate Reception application must be made.

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