The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good 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
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 210
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rotherham
- Head
- Mrs Anna McDonald (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
School Road, Wales, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S26 5QG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKiveton Park Meadows Junior School
Primary · 800m away
Wales High School
Secondary · 886m away
Kiveton Park Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Killamarsh Junior School
Primary · 2.0km away
Aston Hall Junior and Infant School
Primary · 2.2km away
Todwick Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Aston Lodge Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Aston All Saints CofE (A) Primary School
Primary · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Wales Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wales Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wales Primary School?
Wales Primary School currently has 210 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wales Primary School take?
Wales Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wales Primary School?
Wales Primary School is in Sheffield, S26 5QG, in the Rotherham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wales Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Wales Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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