Bankwood Community Primary School is a primary school in Sheffield, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a community school 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.

Bankwood Community Primary School currently has around 454 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.3% boys and 50.7% girls. Around 71.0% 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.

School Information

Address: Bankwood Close, Sheffield, S14 1LW
Website:
Telephone:
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Sheffield
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Sarah Reynolds
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 107066

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Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 504
Number of Pupils: 454
Number of Boys: 224
Number of Girls: 230

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 (-2.7)
Writing: Well Below Average (-5.7)
Maths: Average (-1.0)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
23%
Town average
58%
Local authority average
55%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
4%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
97.0
Town average
104.6
Local authority average
104.1
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
98.0
Town average
103.7
Local authority average
103.4
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Denby Street Nursery School
Denby Street , S2 4QH
- not rated 2,807 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wybourn Nursery School
Eaton Place , S2 5ET
- not rated 3,214 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bankwood Community Primary School
Bankwood Close , S14 1LW
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Bankwood Primary School
Bankwood Close , S14 1LW
1out of 4 0 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Arbourthorne Junior School
Eastern Avenue , S2 2GQ
- not rated 832 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Arbourthorne Community Primary School
Eastern Avenue , S2 2GQ
3out of 4 841 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Arbourthorne Nursery and Infant School
Eastern Avenue , S2 2GQ
- not rated 841 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bluestone Middle School
Park Grange Drive , S2 3SF
- not rated 1,775 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Prince Edward Middle School
City Road , S12 2AA
- not rated 2,042 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Manor Lodge Middle School
City Road , S2 5HJ
- not rated 2,518 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Charnock Hall Middle School
Carter Hall Road , S12 3HS
- not rated 2,681 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Newfield Secondary School
Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP
- not rated 1,035 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Newfield Secondary School
Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP
3out of 4 1,037 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Myrtle Springs School
East Bank Road , S2 2AL
- not rated 1,151 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Sheffield Springs Academy
Hurlfield Road , S12 2SF
- not rated 1,464 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Norfolk School
Cradock Road , S2 2JX
- not rated 1,774 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Sheffield College
, Granville Road S2 2RL
- not rated 2,623 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Talbot Specialist School
Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP
3out of 4 1,037 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education
83 East Bank Road , S2 3PX
- not rated 1,551 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oakes Park School
Hemsworth Road , Norton S8 8LN
- not rated 1,740 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Sheffield Inclusion Centre
Spring Lane , S2 2JQ
3out of 4 1,769 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
East Hill Secondary School
41 East Bank Road , S2 3PX
- not rated 2,133 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.