The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 480
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 15.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Head
- Mrs Clare Hayes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
March 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Marlcliffe Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 4AJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHillsborough Nursery & Primary School
Primary · 714m away
Wisewood Nursery & Primary School
Primary · 750m away
Malin Bridge Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Parson Cross Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Loxley Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Rivelin Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
E-Act Parkwood Academy
Secondary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Marlcliffe Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Marlcliffe Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Marlcliffe Community Primary School?
Marlcliffe Community Primary School currently has 480 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Marlcliffe Community Primary School take?
Marlcliffe Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Marlcliffe Community Primary School?
Marlcliffe Community Primary School is in Sheffield, S6 4AJ, in the Sheffield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Marlcliffe Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Marlcliffe Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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