The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 82% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (108% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
82%
+20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
3% 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 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 484
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 7.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Head
- Mr Neil Frankland (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
Furniss Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S17 3QP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKing Ecgbert School
Secondary · 446m away
The Rowan School
Special school · 508m away
Aldine House Secure Children's Centre
Secure units · 1.0km away
Totley All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Totley Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Bradway Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Dobcroft Junior School
Primary · 3.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Dore Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Dore Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dore Primary School?
Dore Primary School currently has 484 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dore Primary School take?
Dore Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dore Primary School?
Dore Primary School is in Sheffield, S17 3QP, in the Sheffield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dore Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Dore Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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