SchoolScoresRainbow Forge Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of L.E.A.D. ACADEMY TRUST
Beighton Road, Hackenthorpe, Sheffield, S12 4LQ
0114 248 7342 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 5 December 2023.
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
65 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
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 64th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 6% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 58th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 9% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 63rd highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 8% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 33 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 44th highest of 51 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 16% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 39% | 56% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 58 parents who had raised a concern 60th highest of 66 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 11% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 83% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 64th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 8% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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
38 pupils in this year group.
45% — 14 points below the Sheffield average, and 17 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sheffield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 45% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 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 | 45% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 98 | 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 | 34 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 33 |
| Of those, offered a place | 33 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 57 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 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 41st highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 87% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 46.2% | 36.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 39th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 59% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 55th 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 Joint 91st highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.6% | 25.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 102nd lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 17% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 5.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 104th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 15% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 19.5% | 15.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 118th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 9% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 7.4 | 3.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 119th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 8% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.57% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 33rd highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 77% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.0 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 47th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 68% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.8 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 54th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 44% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.8% | 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
- St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Waterthorpe Infant School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Birley Spa Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brunswick Community Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodhouse West Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Reignhead Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), some aspects weaker 2024 · 36% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shortbrook Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mosborough Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beighton Nursery Infant School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Rainbow Forge Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Rainbow Forge Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 5 December 2023.
How did Rainbow Forge Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 45% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 17 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Rainbow Forge Primary Academy?
69% of the 65 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Rainbow Forge Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Rainbow Forge Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 33 families put Rainbow Forge Primary Academy as their first choice for 34 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 33 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 143997.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.