The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (114% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 478
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Head
- Mrs Rachael Binns (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Handsworth Grange Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S13 9HH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHandsworth Grange Community Sports College
Secondary · 455m away
St Joseph's Primary School
Primary · 546m away
Athelstan Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Woodhouse West Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Outwood Academy City
Secondary · 1.4km away
Brunswick Community Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Stradbroke Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Waverley Primary Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ballifield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ballifield Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ballifield Primary School?
Ballifield Primary School currently has 478 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ballifield Primary School take?
Ballifield Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ballifield Primary School?
Ballifield Primary School is in Sheffield, S13 9HH, in the Sheffield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ballifield Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ballifield Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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