The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 49 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 482
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 56.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Head
- Mr Ian Read
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Boynton Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 7HL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOasis Academy Watermead
Primary · 323m away
E-ACT Pathways Academy
Primary · 418m away
E-Act Parkwood Academy
Secondary · 757m away
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam)
Primary · 1.1km away
Abbeyfield Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Southey Green Nursery & Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Hucklow Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Holgate Meadows School
Special school · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School?
Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School currently has 482 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School take?
Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School?
Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School is in Sheffield, S5 7HL, in the Sheffield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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