The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 49 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 605
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 32.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Trust
- The Crucible Co-operative Learning Trust
- Head
- Mr David Shaw (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Richmond Park Way, Handsworth, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S13 8HH
Town setting
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Primary · 1.1km away
Woodthorpe Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Sheffield Park Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Ballifield Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Outwood Academy City
Secondary · 1.4km away
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Athelstan Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Athelstan Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Athelstan Primary School?
Athelstan Primary School currently has 605 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Athelstan Primary School take?
Athelstan Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Athelstan Primary School?
Athelstan Primary School is in Sheffield, S13 8HH, in the Sheffield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Athelstan Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Athelstan Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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