SchoolScoresDobcroft Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of INOVA MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
Pingle Road, Sheffield, S7 2LN
0114 236 8075 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 10 February 2026 , published 22 April 2026. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
In short: 6 strong, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
136 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Sheffield comparisons use the 9 of its 132 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 123 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 5th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 32% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 88% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 5th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 40% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 89% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 5th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 58% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 83% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 23 parents whose child had been bullied 4th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 48% of 329 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 43% | 48% | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 112 parents who had raised a concern 7th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 40% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 80% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 30 parents of children with SEND 3rd highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 58% of 552 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 66% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 5th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 51% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92%said yes | 88% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 36%). 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. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
96 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 107035), before it changed to its current form.
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 | 22% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 93% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 85% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 88% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 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 130th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 4% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 36.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 72nd highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 63rd highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 64% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.4% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 81st highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 50% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.8% | 25.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 100% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 5.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 6th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 98% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 15.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 39th 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 60th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 46% 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 Joint 55th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 62% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.6 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 33rd highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 76% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.3 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 69th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 35% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 8.8% | 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
- Dobcroft Nursery Infant School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021, before conversion)
- St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery 0.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Clifford All Saints CofE Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2021, before conversion) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holt House Infant School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- Carter Knowle Junior School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ecclesall Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Greystones Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Abbey Lane Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodseats Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Dobcroft Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Dobcroft Junior School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 10 February 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 6 strong, and safeguarding was met.
How did Dobcroft 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 Dobcroft Junior School?
92% of the 136 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Dobcroft 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 152450.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.