SchoolScoresHalfway Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Halfway Centre, Halfway, Sheffield, S20 4TA
0114 248 2629 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 17 March 2026 , published 7 June 2026.
In short: 4 strong, 2 expected, 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. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets 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
16 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 4th 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. | 94% | 88% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 6th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 29% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 89% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 76% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 83% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 15 parents who had raised a concern 4th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 63% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 80% | 74% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 85% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 88% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 8%). 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
39 pupils in this year group.
69% — 10 points above the Sheffield average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sheffield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 69% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 77% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 79% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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 67th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 30.9% | 36.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 83rd 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 49th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 75% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.6% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 88th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.2% | 25.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 47th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 67% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 5.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 47th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 60% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.1% | 15.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 78th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 35% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.1 | 3.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 90th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 26% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.5% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 114th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 19% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.4 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 39th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 74% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.2 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 102nd highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 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
- Halfway Nursery Infant School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024
- Shortbrook Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mosborough Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Camms CofE (Aided) Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Waterthorpe Infant School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Eckington Junior School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 39% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Giles CofE Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rainbow Forge Primary Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Reignhead Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), some aspects weaker 2024 · 36% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Halfway Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Halfway Junior School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 17 March 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 4 strong, 2 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did Halfway Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 7 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Halfway Junior School?
100% of the 16 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Halfway 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 107046.
- 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.