The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
- 61% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp 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)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 419
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 61.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Trust
- MINERVA LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr David Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Lewis Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S13 8DA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 392m away
Intake Primary School
Primary · 758m away
Archdale School
Special school · 835m away
Prince Edward Primary School
Primary · 865m away
Stradbroke Primary School
Primary · 921m away
Pipworth Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Sheffield Park Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Gleadless Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Woodthorpe Primary School?
Woodthorpe Primary School currently has 419 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Woodthorpe Primary School take?
Woodthorpe Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Woodthorpe Primary School?
Woodthorpe Primary School is in Sheffield, S13 8DA, in the Sheffield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Woodthorpe Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Woodthorpe Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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