The short version
Average SATs results. 86% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-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 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 47 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 541
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 27.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Trust
- L.E.A.D. ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Dawn McAughey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Thornbridge Avenue, Birley, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S12 3AB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBirley Community College
Secondary · Very close
The Birley Academy
Secondary · Very close
Charnock Hall Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Birley Spa Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Birley Spa Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Gleadless Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Intake Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Birley Primary Academy?
Birley Primary Academy currently has 541 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Birley Primary Academy take?
Birley Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Birley Primary Academy?
Birley Primary Academy is in Sheffield, S12 3AB, in the Sheffield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Birley Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Birley Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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