SchoolScoresWoodthorpe Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of MINERVA LEARNING TRUST
Lewis Road, Sheffield, S13 8DA
0114 239 9167 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 12 November 2014. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 19 June 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
23 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 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 61st 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% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 65th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 64th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 3% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 61% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 16 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 22 parents who had raised a concern Joint 43rd highest of 66 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 32% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 83% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 58th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 17% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78%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
59 pupils in this year group.
63% — 4 points above the Sheffield average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sheffield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 63% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 81% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 73% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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 | 41 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 35 |
| Of those, offered a place | 35 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 59 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
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 13th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 97% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 61.8% | 36.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 62nd highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 41% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 29th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.5% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 69th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 59% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.3% | 25.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 118th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 4% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.0% | 5.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 117th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 5% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 25.3% | 15.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 90th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 26% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.1 | 3.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 93rd lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 24% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 108th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 22% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.9 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 96th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 33% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.8 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 93rd highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 21% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 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 Theresa's Catholic Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- Intake Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Prince Edward Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2024 · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stradbroke Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2022 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pipworth Community Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gleadless Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion) · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Athelstan Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Acres Hill Community Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Norfolk Community Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 36% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodhouse West Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Woodthorpe Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Woodthorpe Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 12 November 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 19 June 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Woodthorpe Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Woodthorpe Primary School?
78% of the 23 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Woodthorpe Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Woodthorpe Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 35 families put Woodthorpe Primary School as their first choice for 41 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 35 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 148690.
- 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.