The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 42% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
42%
-20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 44 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 478
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 67.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Head
- Ms Vanessa Langley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Eastern Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 2GQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorfolk Community Primary School
Primary · 717m away
Bankwood Primary School
Primary · 770m away
Sheffield Inclusion Centre
Pupil referral unit · 880m away
Sheffield Springs Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
East Hill Secondary School
Special school · 1.3km away
Carfield Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
East Hill Primary School
Special school · 1.4km away
Prince Edward Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Arbourthorne Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Arbourthorne Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Arbourthorne Community Primary School?
Arbourthorne Community Primary School currently has 478 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Arbourthorne Community Primary School take?
Arbourthorne Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Arbourthorne Community Primary School?
Arbourthorne Community Primary School is in Sheffield, S2 2GQ, in the Sheffield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Arbourthorne Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Arbourthorne Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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