The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 92% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
92%
+30.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
33%
+25.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
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.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 423
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Trust
- MERCIA LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Ben Paxman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Sunnyvale Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S17 4FB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTotley All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · Very close
King Ecgbert School
Secondary · 791m away
The Rowan School
Special school · 1.0km away
Dore Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Bradway Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Aldine House Secure Children's Centre
Secure units · 2.2km away
Penny Acres Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Totley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Totley Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Totley Primary School?
Totley Primary School currently has 423 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Totley Primary School take?
Totley Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Totley Primary School?
Totley Primary School is in Sheffield, S17 4FB, in the Sheffield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Totley Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Totley Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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