SchoolScoresAbbey Lane Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of PEAK EDGE
Abbey Lane, Sheffield, S8 0BN
0114 274 5054 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 18 February 2014. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 28 February 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
131 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Sheffield comparisons use the 72 of its 132 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 60 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Sheffield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 14th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 18th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 25th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 42 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 20th highest of 51 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 55% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 57% | 56% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 111 parents who had raised a concern Joint 12th highest of 66 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 82% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 83% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 26th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 67% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Sheffield figures pool parents at the Sheffield schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
70 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 106982), before it changed to its current form.
53% — 6 points below the Sheffield average, and 9 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sheffield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 53% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 1% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 77% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 66% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 64% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Sheffield. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 68 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 61 |
| Of those, offered a place | 61 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 151 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Sheffield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 102nd highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 33% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.2% | 36.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 82nd highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 29% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 115th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 15% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.2% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 83rd highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.2% | 25.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 37th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 78% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 5.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 34th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 77% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.5% | 15.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 88th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 27% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.0 | 3.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 97th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 21% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 17th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 85% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.9 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 17th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 88% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.5 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 92nd highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 21% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 10.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodseats Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mundella Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025, before conversion) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holt House Infant School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- Greenhill Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Carter Knowle Junior School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Meersbrook Bank Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Norton Free CofE Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dobcroft Junior School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026, before conversion: 6 strong · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Abbey Lane Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Abbey Lane Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 18 February 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 28 February 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Abbey Lane Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Abbey Lane Primary School?
95% of the 131 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Abbey Lane Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Abbey Lane Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 61 families put Abbey Lane Primary School as their first choice for 68 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 61 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 151409.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.