SchoolScoresWalkley Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Burnaby Crescent, Walkley, Sheffield, S6 2RZ
0114 234 0550 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 7 November 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
119 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 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% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 31st highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 29th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 32 parents whose child had been bullied 15th highest of 51 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 77% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 66% | 56% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 84 parents who had raised a concern Joint 27th highest of 66 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 61% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 83% | 75% |
| 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. 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
57 pupils in this year group.
67% — 8 points above the Sheffield average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sheffield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 67% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 16% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 74% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 75% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 77% | 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. | 104 | 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 | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 60 |
| Of those, offered a place | 59 (98%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 98 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 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 78th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 56% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.5% | 36.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 96th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 23% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 127th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 3% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 45th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 73% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 25.0% | 25.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 33rd lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 82% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 5.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 29th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 82% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.6% | 15.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 77th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 36% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.0 | 3.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 65th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 43% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 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 83rd highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 44% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.4 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 86th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 22% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 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.
Nearby primary schools
- St Mary's CofE Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rivelin Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westways Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Malin Bridge Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Netherthorpe Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hillsborough Nursery and Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shooters Grove Nursery and Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2010, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wisewood Nursery and Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Broomhill Infant School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Walkley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Walkley Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 7 November 2023.
How did Walkley Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Walkley Primary School?
97% of the 119 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Walkley Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Walkley Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 60 families put Walkley Primary School as their first choice for 60 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 59 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 107094.
- 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.