The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 448
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 23.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Head
- Mr Christopher Wallis (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
April 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
February 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Burnaby Crescent, Walkley, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 2RZ
Town setting
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Westways Primary School
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Malin Bridge Primary School
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Bethany School
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Netherthorpe Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Myers Grove School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Walkley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Walkley Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Walkley Primary School?
Walkley Primary School currently has 448 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Walkley Primary School take?
Walkley Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Walkley Primary School?
Walkley Primary School is in Sheffield, S6 2RZ, in the Sheffield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Walkley Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Walkley Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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