The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp 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)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 152
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 27.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Trust
- PEAK EDGE
- Head
- Mr Matt Gaughan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Brightholmlee Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 0DD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Wharncliffe Side Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wharncliffe Side Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wharncliffe Side Primary School?
Wharncliffe Side Primary School currently has 152 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wharncliffe Side Primary School take?
Wharncliffe Side Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wharncliffe Side Primary School?
Wharncliffe Side Primary School is in Sheffield, S35 0DD, in the Sheffield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wharncliffe Side Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Wharncliffe Side Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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