Beck Primary School is a primary school in Sheffield, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.

Beck Primary School currently has around 722 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.4% boys and 49.6% girls. Around 54.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 22.3%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 9 pupils.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (60.7%). african pupils make up about 10.5%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Beck Road, Sheffield, S5 0GG
Website: www.beckprimary.co.uk
Telephone: 01142467536
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Sheffield
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Maureen Andrews
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 142542

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 11/06/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 738
Number of Pupils: 722
Number of Boys: 364
Number of Girls: 358

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7% 4%
Persistent absence: 22.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British60.70%438
African10.50%76
White and Black Caribbean5.80%42
Pakistani3.60%26
Other (any other ethnic group)3.30%24
Indian2.80%20
Other Asian2.50%18
White and Black African2.40%17
Other White2.40%17
Other Mixed1.90%14
White and Asian1.70%12
Caribbean0.80%6
Other Black0.80%6
Gypsy/Roma0.40%3
Bangladeshi0.40%3
Irish0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%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: Well Below Average (-3.9)
Writing: Average (-1.2)
Maths: Well Below Average (-5.6)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
26%
Town average
58%
Local authority average
48%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
1%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
4%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
99.0
Town average
104.6
Local authority average
102.6
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
97.0
Town average
103.7
Local authority average
101.7
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Beck Primary School
Beck Road , S5 0GG
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Beck Primary School
Beck Road , S5 0GG
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Hartley Brook Primary School
Hartley Brook Road , S5 0JF
- not rated 860 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Hartley Brook Primary School
Hartley Brook Road , Shiregreen S5 0JF
3out of 4 860 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Hartley Brook Primary School
Hartley Brook Road , S5 0JF
- not rated 863 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Monteney Middle School
Monteney Crescent , S5 9DN
- not rated 1,479 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Shergreen Middle School
Bracken Road , S5 6FH
- not rated 2,057 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hucklow Middle School
Hucklow Road , S5 6TB
- not rated 2,677 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Mansel Middle School
Mansel Crescent , S5 9QS
- not rated 3,087 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lift Firth Park
Fircroft Avenue , S5 0SD
- not rated 1,161 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Firth Park Community Arts College
Fircroft Avenue , S5 0SD
- not rated 1,161 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Ecclesfield School
Chapeltown Road , Ecclesfield S35 9WD
3out of 4 2,521 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Ecclesfield School
Chapeltown Road , Ecclesfield S35 9WD
- not rated 2,614 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Ecclesfield School
Chapeltown Road , Ecclesfield S35 9WD
- not rated 2,614 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hinde House 3-16 School
Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG
- not rated 1,955 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Chapeltown Academy
Hydra Business Park , Nether Lane S35 9ZX
- not rated 1,956 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
Longley Park Sixth Form College
Horninglow Road , S5 6SG
- not rated 2,094 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Longley Park Sixth Form Academy
Horninglow Road , S5 6SG
- not rated 2,094 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hinde House 2-16 Academy
Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG
3out of 4 1,955 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lotus Academy
Lindsay Road , S5 7WE
1out of 4 1,682 yd Academy special sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Deerlands School
Lindsay Road , S5 7WE
- not rated 1,751 yd Community special school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Holgate Meadows School
Lindsay Road , S5 7WE
- not rated 1,913 yd Foundation special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Parson Cross Tertiary College
Remington Avenue , S5 9PB
- not rated 2,224 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woolley Wood School
Chaucer Road , S5 9QN
3out of 4 2,819 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.