SchoolScoresTotley Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of MERCIA LEARNING TRUST
Sunnyvale Road, Sheffield, S17 4FB
0114 236 4482 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 3 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 | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
152 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 14th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 24th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 15th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 31 parents whose child had been bullied 11th highest of 51 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 81% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 110 parents who had raised a concern Joint 12th highest of 66 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 82% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 83% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 25 parents of children with SEND Joint 4th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 80% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 74% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 15th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 77% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97%said yes | 90% | 84% |
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. 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
60 pupils in this year group.
92% — 33 points above the Sheffield average, and 30 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sheffield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 92% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 33% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 95% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 97% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 97% | 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. | 111 | 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 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 69 |
| Of those, offered a place | 60 (87%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 155 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.1
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 123rd highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.3% | 36.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 107th 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 132nd highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 1% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 73rd highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.8% | 25.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 98% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 5.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 15th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 92% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 15.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 73rd lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 38% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.9 | 3.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 54th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 49% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 21st highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 84% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.7 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 15th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 90% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.7 | 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
- Totley All Saints CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dore Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bradway Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Penny Acres Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- William Levick Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2024 · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Greenhill Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lowedges Primary Academy 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dobcroft Junior School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026, before conversion: 6 strong · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Totley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 3 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Totley Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 92% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 30 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Totley Primary School?
97% of the 152 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Totley Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Totley Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 69 families put Totley Primary School as their first choice for 60 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 60 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 140596.
- 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.