SchoolScoresWales Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
School Road, Wales, Sheffield, S26 5QG
01909 770236 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 28 January 2015.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 1 May 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
57 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Sheffield (Rotherham) comparisons use the 11 of its 21 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 10 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 (Rotherham) | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 8th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield (Rotherham). Higher than 14% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 9th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield (Rotherham). Higher than 10% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 9th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield (Rotherham). Higher than 11% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 26 parents whose child had been bullied 6th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield (Rotherham). Higher than 29% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 46% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 47 parents who had raised a concern 8th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield (Rotherham). Higher than 11% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 8th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield (Rotherham). Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81%said yes | 88% | 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 (Rotherham) figures pool parents at the Sheffield (Rotherham) 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
31 pupils in this year group.
81% — 21 points above the Rotherham average, and 19 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Rotherham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 81% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 90% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 84% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 87% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 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 Rotherham. 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 | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 31 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (97%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 64 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.5 · 2025: 1.2 · 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 | Rotherham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years Joint 12th highest of 21 state primary schools in Sheffield (Rotherham). Higher than 30% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.3% | 29.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 9th highest of 21 state primary schools in Sheffield (Rotherham). Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 16th highest of 21 state primary schools in Sheffield (Rotherham). Higher than 29% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.4% | 18.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 8th highest of 21 state primary schools in Sheffield (Rotherham). Higher than 30% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 14.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 11th lowest of 21 state primary schools in Sheffield (Rotherham). Lower than 58% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 15th lowest of 21 state primary schools in Sheffield (Rotherham). Lower than 47% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.2% | 14.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 16th lowest of 21 state primary schools in Sheffield (Rotherham). Lower than 21% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.8 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 15th lowest of 21 state primary schools in Sheffield (Rotherham). Lower than 20% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 7th highest of 21 state primary schools in Sheffield (Rotherham). Higher than 82% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.5 | 21.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 9th highest of 21 state primary schools in Sheffield (Rotherham). Higher than 70% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.9 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 15th highest of 21 state primary schools in Sheffield (Rotherham). Higher than 46% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.2% | 14.0%* | 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
- Kiveton Park Meadows Junior School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kiveton Park Infant School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Killamarsh Junior School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 39% met expected standard (KS2)
- Killamarsh Infant School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2017), some aspects weaker 2025
- Aston Hall Junior and Infant School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Todwick Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Aston Lodge Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Aston All Saints CofE (A) Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Harthill Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brook House Junior 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Wales Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wales Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 28 January 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 1 May 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Wales Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 19 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Wales Primary School?
81% of the 57 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Wales Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Wales Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 31 families put Wales Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 30 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 106883.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.