The short version
Above-average SATs results. 84% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 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.
15% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 46 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 593
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 25.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Head
- Mrs Hannan Mohammed (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2022 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Argyle Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 9HJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAnns Grove Primary School
Primary · 799m away
Newfield Secondary School
Secondary · 829m away
Talbot Specialist School
Special school · 829m away
Meersbrook Bank Primary School
Primary · 854m away
Bankwood Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Mundella Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Nether Edge Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Lowfield Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Carfield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Carfield Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Carfield Primary School?
Carfield Primary School currently has 593 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Carfield Primary School take?
Carfield Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Carfield Primary School?
Carfield Primary School is in Sheffield, S8 9HJ, in the Sheffield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Carfield Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Carfield Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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