The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 239
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Head
- Mrs Lucy Atherton (Headteacher of the Federation)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
December 2019 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
April 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Carter Knowle Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7 2DY
Town setting
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Meersbrook Bank Primary School
Primary · 818m away
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery
Independent · 1.2km away
Woodseats Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Carter Knowle Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Carter Knowle Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Carter Knowle Junior School?
Carter Knowle Junior School currently has 239 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Carter Knowle Junior School take?
Carter Knowle Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Carter Knowle Junior School?
Carter Knowle Junior School is in Sheffield, S7 2DY, in the Sheffield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Carter Knowle Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Carter Knowle Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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