The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
5% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 209
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 37.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Trust
- KOINONIA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Cath Thomas (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Pomona Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 8JN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBrantwood Garden School
Independent · 618m away
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Kenwood Academy
Academy · 832m away
Sharrow Nursery, Infant and Junior School
Primary · 877m away
Hunter's Bar Infant School
Primary · 1.0km away
Hunter's Bar Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Lowfield Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Nether Edge Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy?
Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy currently has 209 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy take?
Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy?
Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy is in Sheffield, S11 8JN, in the Sheffield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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