The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is at capacity (116% 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
22%
+14.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
2% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 379
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Sexton (Mon-Thurs) and Sheree Doyle (Fridays) (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Pingle Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7 2LN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDobcroft Nursery Infant School
Primary · Very close
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 341m away
Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery
Independent · 531m away
Abbeydale Grange School
Secondary · 823m away
Mercia School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Broad Elms School
Special school · 1.1km away
Clifford All Saints CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Holt House Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Dobcroft Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Dobcroft Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dobcroft Junior School?
Dobcroft Junior School currently has 379 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dobcroft Junior School take?
Dobcroft Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dobcroft Junior School?
Dobcroft Junior School is in Sheffield, S7 2LN, in the Sheffield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dobcroft Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Dobcroft Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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