The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 37% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
37%
-25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 182
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Head
- Mrs Charlotte Gibbins (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Royd Moor Road, Thurlstone, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S36 9RD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Thurlstone Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Thurlstone Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thurlstone Primary School?
Thurlstone Primary School currently has 182 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thurlstone Primary School take?
Thurlstone Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thurlstone Primary School?
Thurlstone Primary School is in Sheffield, S36 9RD, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thurlstone Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Thurlstone Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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