Walkley Primary School

Community school · Primary school · Sheffield, Sheffield
S6 2RZ
Composite score
62.2

Walkley Primary School at a glance

Located in Sheffield, Sheffield, Walkley Primary School is a primary school, classified by the DfE as a community school. The school educates roughly 448 pupils aged 3 to 11. Ofsted judged the school to be 'Good' at its most recent inspection. In the most recent Key Stage 2 SATs, 67% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined — above the national average of 61%. Results have held broadly steady on the previous year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it in the top 23% of primary schools nationally.

Pupils achieved an average scaled score of 106 in reading and 104 in maths (national averages are about 105 and 104). 16% reached the higher standard across all three subjects (around 8% do so nationally). When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.

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#3,354
National rank
#318
In Yorkshire and The Humber
#20
In Sheffield
Top 23%
Nationally

Performance (KS2 SATs)

% meeting expected RWM
67%
% achieving higher RWM
16%
Reading average scaled score
106.0
National avg ≈ 105
Maths average scaled score
104.0
National avg ≈ 104
Reading progress
Maths progress

Ofsted judgements

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Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective?
Yes
Early years provision
Good

School profile

Pupils on roll 448 % FSM ever-6 24.5% % EAL 25.0% Age range 3–11 Gender Mixed

Location

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