SchoolScoresCarter Knowle Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Carter Knowle Road, Sheffield, S7 2DY
0114 255 2347 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 4 December 2019.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 4 December 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
65 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 32nd highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 7th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 19 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 29th highest of 51 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 44% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 53% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 47 parents who had raised a concern 40th highest of 66 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 36% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 83% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 19 parents of children with SEND 10th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 52% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 74% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 37th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 27%). 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
60 pupils in this year group.
80% — 21 points above the Sheffield average, and 18 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sheffield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 80% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 20% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 87% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 88% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Sheffield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 98th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.3% | 36.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 35th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 21st highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 89% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.6% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 77th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.7% | 25.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 35th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 81% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 5.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 41st lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 67% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.0% | 15.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 42nd lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 55% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8 | 3.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 61st lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 45% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 99% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 31.2 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 98% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 15.9 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 5th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 94% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 35.5% | 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
- Holt House Infant School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- Nether Edge Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Meersbrook Bank Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery 0.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Woodseats Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dobcroft Nursery Infant School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021, before conversion)
- Dobcroft Junior School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026, before conversion: 6 strong · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Abbey Lane Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mundella Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025, before conversion) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Carter Knowle Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Carter Knowle Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 4 December 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 4 December 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Carter Knowle Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 18 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Carter Knowle Junior School?
91% of the 65 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Carter Knowle Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 106988.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.