The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 39% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
39%
-23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 135
- Capacity
- 56%
- FSM
- 35.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mr Mark Watson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
16 official reports linked on this page, including 15 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
January 2024 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
38 Sheffield Road, Killamarsh, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S21 2EA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Giles CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Wales Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Westfield School
Secondary · 2.5km away
Beighton Nursery Infant School
Primary · 2.7km away
Kiveton Park Meadows Junior School
Primary · 2.8km away
Wales High School
Secondary · 2.8km away
Reignhead Primary School
Primary · 3.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Killamarsh Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Killamarsh Junior School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Killamarsh Junior School?
Killamarsh Junior School currently has 135 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Killamarsh Junior School take?
Killamarsh Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Killamarsh Junior School?
Killamarsh Junior School is in Sheffield, S21 2EA, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Killamarsh Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Killamarsh Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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