The short version
Above-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 194
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 30.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Head
- Mrs D Shepherd (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Halfway Centre, Halfway, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S20 4TA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHalfway Nursery Infant School
Primary · 508m away
Shortbrook Primary School
Primary · 755m away
Mosborough Primary School
Primary · 978m away
Camms CofE (Aided) Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Landmarks
Special school · 1.4km away
Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Waterthorpe Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Westfield School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Halfway Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Halfway Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Halfway Junior School?
Halfway Junior School currently has 194 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Halfway Junior School take?
Halfway Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Halfway Junior School?
Halfway Junior School is in Sheffield, S20 4TA, in the Sheffield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Halfway Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Halfway Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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