The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 36% 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
36%
-26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 208
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 29.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Head
- Mrs Julie Wright (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Halifax Road, Wadsley Bridge, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 1LB
Town setting
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E-Act Parkwood Academy
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Southey Green Nursery & Primary School
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Woolley Wood School
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Questions parents ask
What is Parson Cross Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Parson Cross Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Parson Cross Church of England Primary School?
Parson Cross Church of England Primary School currently has 208 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Parson Cross Church of England Primary School take?
Parson Cross Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Parson Cross Church of England Primary School?
Parson Cross Church of England Primary School is in Sheffield, S6 1LB, in the Sheffield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Parson Cross Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Parson Cross 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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