SchoolScoresManor Lodge Community Primary and Nursery School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of SHEFFIELD SOUTH EAST TRUST
Manor Lane, Sheffield, S2 1UF
0114 272 5054 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 17 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
31 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 22nd 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. | 97% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 36th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 45th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 12 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 34th highest of 51 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 36% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 28 parents who had raised a concern Joint 21st highest of 66 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 68% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 83% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 13 parents of children with SEND 13th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 40% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 74% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 53rd highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81%said yes | 90% | 84% |
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. 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
46 pupils in this year group.
50% — 9 points below the Sheffield average, and 12 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sheffield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 50% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 61% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 63% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 59% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 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 | 59 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 49 |
| Of those, offered a place | 49 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 100 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.8
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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 10 places for speech, language and communication needs. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Sheffield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 43rd highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 85% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 44.8% | 36.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 18th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 56th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 70% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.4% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 29th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 83% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 37.6% | 25.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 77th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 35% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 5.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 86th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 26% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.3% | 15.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 98th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 21% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.8 | 3.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 89th 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 111th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 21% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.7 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 102nd highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 25% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.3 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 84th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 25% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 5.9% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Emmaus Catholic and CofE Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wybourn Community Primary and Nursery School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Norfolk Community Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 36% met expected standard (KS2)
- Arbourthorne Community Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- Prince Edward Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2024 · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Theresa's Catholic Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pipworth Community Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Acres Hill Community Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lowfield Community Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodthorpe Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Manor Lodge Community Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 17 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Manor Lodge Community Primary and Nursery School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 12 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Manor Lodge Community Primary and Nursery School?
81% of the 31 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Manor Lodge Community Primary and Nursery School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Manor Lodge Community Primary and Nursery School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 49 families put Manor Lodge Community Primary and Nursery School as their first choice for 59 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 49 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 143799.
- 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.