Abbeyfield Primary Academy is a primary school in Sheffield, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Abbeyfield Primary Academy currently has around 452 pupils on roll, which is about 91% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.7% boys and 47.3% girls. Around 47.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 9.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 31.9%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 35.8%. other (any other ethnic group) pupils make up about 20.1% , followed by african at 10.6%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Orphanage Road, Sheffield, S3 9AN
Website: https://abbeyfieldprimaryacademy.co.uk/
Telephone: 01142420109
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Sheffield
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Kate Abell
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 143052

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 08/10/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 496
Number of Pupils: 452
Number of Boys: 238
Number of Girls: 214

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 9.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 31.9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Pakistani35.80%162
Other (any other ethnic group)20.10%91
African10.60%48
Indian6.00%27
Gypsy/Roma5.80%26
Other Asian5.30%24
Other Black4.20%19
White British4.20%19
Other White2.40%11
Other Mixed2.00%9
White and Asian1.10%5
Unclassified1.10%5
White and Black Caribbean0.70%3
Bangladeshi0.40%2
Chinese0.20%1
Irish0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Below Average (-2.3)
Writing: Average (-1.5)
Maths: Average (-1.6)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
49%
Town average
58%
Local authority average
48%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
2%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
4%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
102.0
Town average
104.6
Local authority average
102.6
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
101.0
Town average
103.7
Local authority average
101.7
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Grace Owen Nursery School
1-7 the Pavement , Duke Street S2 5QD
3out of 4 2,593 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Wybourn Nursery School
Eaton Place , S2 5ET
- not rated 3,188 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Abbeyfield Primary Academy
Orphanage Road , S3 9AN
- not rated 0 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Firs Hill Community Junior School
Orphanage Road , S3 9AN
- not rated 77 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Firs Hill Community Primary School
Orphanage Road , S3 9AN
- not rated 77 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Firs Hill Nursery Infant School
Orphanage Road , S3 9AN
- not rated 92 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam)
Firshill Crescent , S4 7BX
4out of 4 211 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Roe Wood Middle School
Norwood Drive , S5 7BH
- not rated 344 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Burngrave Middle School
Earldom Road , S4 7EJ
- not rated 752 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hucklow Middle School
Hucklow Road , S5 6TB
- not rated 1,515 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Upper Thorpe Middle School
Daniel Hill Street , S6 3JH
- not rated 2,412 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Shergreen Middle School
Bracken Road , S5 6FH
- not rated 2,593 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Earl Marshal School
Earl Marshal Road , S4 8LA
- not rated 854 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Fir Vale School
Owler Lane , S4 8GB
- not rated 1,269 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Fir Vale School
Owler Lane , S4 8GB
- not rated 1,269 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Fir Vale Academy
Owler Lane , S4 8GB
- not rated 1,321 yd Academy converter No More About School
Parkwood High School
Penrith Road , S5 8UF
- not rated 1,940 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Longley Park Sixth Form College
Horninglow Road , S5 6SG
- not rated 2,037 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Longley Park Sixth Form Academy
Horninglow Road , S5 6SG
- not rated 2,037 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Astrea Academy Sheffield
Andover Street , S3 9BE
3out of 4 1,186 yd Free schools Yes Mixed More About School
Oasis Academy Don Valley
Leeds Road , S9 3TY
3out of 4 2,704 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Parkwood Tertiary College
Shirecliffe Road , S5 8XZ
- not rated 806 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Northern General Hospital School
Herries Road , S5 7AU
- not rated 1,020 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
KS3 Inclusion Centre
Riverside Centre , Earl Marshall Road S4 8FB
- not rated 1,806 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oak Tree High
Yorkshire Muslim Academy , Gate No 3 Bland Street S4 8DG
- not rated 1,874 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Elsworth House Educational Centre
Elsworth House , Herries Road South S6 1QS
- not rated 2,443 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Not applicable More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.