The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 204
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 32.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mr Simon Fuller (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
September 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
November 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Hague Lane, Renishaw, Sheffield, Derbyshire, S21 3UR
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Renishaw Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Renishaw Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Renishaw Primary School?
Renishaw Primary School currently has 204 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Renishaw Primary School take?
Renishaw Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Renishaw Primary School?
Renishaw Primary School is in Sheffield, S21 3UR, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Renishaw Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Renishaw Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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