The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 45% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
45%
-17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp 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 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 350
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 45.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Trust
- L.E.A.D. ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Roberta Reilly (Headteacher)
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
Beighton Road, Hackenthorpe, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S12 4LQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Kingfisher Academy
Academy · 1.1km away
Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Waterthorpe Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Birley Spa Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Birley Spa Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Brunswick Community Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Woodhouse West Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Rainbow Forge Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Rainbow Forge Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rainbow Forge Primary Academy?
Rainbow Forge Primary Academy currently has 350 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rainbow Forge Primary Academy take?
Rainbow Forge Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rainbow Forge Primary Academy?
Rainbow Forge Primary Academy is in Sheffield, S12 4LQ, in the Sheffield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rainbow Forge Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Rainbow Forge Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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