The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 49% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
49%
-13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 442
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 55.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Trust
- SHEFFIELD SOUTH EAST TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Gillian Briggs (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Phillimore Road, Darnall, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 5EF
Town setting
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Acres Hill Community Primary School
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Brightside Nursery Infant School
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Limpsfield Junior School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Phillimore Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Phillimore Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Phillimore Community Primary School?
Phillimore Community Primary School currently has 442 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Phillimore Community Primary School take?
Phillimore Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Phillimore Community Primary School?
Phillimore Community Primary School is in Sheffield, S9 5EF, in the Sheffield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Phillimore Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Phillimore 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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