The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 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, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 214
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Head
- Mrs Hazel Bell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
November 2015 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Matthews Lane, Norton, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 8JS
Town setting
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Newfield Secondary School
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Talbot Specialist School
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Mundella Primary School
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Meadowhead School Academy Trust
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Norton Free Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Norton Free Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Norton Free Church of England Primary School?
Norton Free Church of England Primary School currently has 214 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Norton Free Church of England Primary School take?
Norton Free Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Norton Free Church of England Primary School?
Norton Free Church of England Primary School is in Sheffield, S8 8JS, in the Sheffield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Norton Free Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Norton Free Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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