SchoolScoresHillsborough Nursery and Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of INOVA MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
Parkside Road, Sheffield, S6 2AA
0114 234 7898 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 25 May 2022.
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 |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
45 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 1st highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 87% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 88% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 2nd highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 77% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 89% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 83% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 83% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 91% of 329 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 48% | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 35 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 85% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 80% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 12 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 71% of 552 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 66% | 63% |
| 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 13%). 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.
64% — 5 points above the Sheffield average, and 2 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sheffield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 64% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 82% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 77% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 82% | 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. | 105 | 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 about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 36 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 35 |
| Of those, offered a place | 35 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 85 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
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 37th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 89% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 48.6% | 36.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 106th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 54th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 70% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.5% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 34th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 80% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 32.4% | 25.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 107th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 14% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.7% | 5.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 99th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 17% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 18.9% | 15.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 115th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 13% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 5.7 | 3.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 111th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 13% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 100th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 29% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.7 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 57th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 58% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.2 | 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
- Marlcliffe Community Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Malin Bridge Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wisewood Nursery and Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Parson Cross CofE Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 36% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rivelin Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Meynell Nursery and Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Walkley Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oasis Academy Watermead 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Hillsborough Nursery and Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hillsborough Nursery and Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 25 May 2022.
How did Hillsborough Nursery and Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Hillsborough Nursery and Primary School?
100% of the 45 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Hillsborough Nursery and Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Hillsborough Nursery and Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 35 families put Hillsborough Nursery and Primary School as their first choice for 36 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 35 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 140310.
- 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.