Gleadless Primary School, based in Sheffield, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 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.

Gleadless Primary School currently has around 442 pupils on roll, which is about 105% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.6% boys and 46.4% girls. Around 29.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.3%.

School Information

Address: Hollinsend Road, Sheffield, S12 2EJ
Website:
Telephone:
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Sheffield
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Sinead Gaffney
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 106991

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Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 442
Number of Boys: 237
Number of Girls: 205

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.5% 4%
Persistent absence: 17.3% 8.2%

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 (-2.4)
Writing: Well Below Average (-3.4)
Maths: Average (-1.0)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
53%
Town average
58%
Local authority average
55%
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
104.1
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
103.0
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
Birley Nursery School
Thornbridge Avenue , S12 3AB
- not rated 1,689 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Boys More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Gleadless Primary School
Hollinsend Road , S12 2EJ
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Gleadless Primary School
Hollinsend Road , S12 2EJ
2out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Intake Primary School
Mansfield Road , Intake S12 2AR
3out of 4 557 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Prince Edward Nursery and First School
City Road , S12 2AA
- not rated 1,202 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Prince Edward Primary School
Queen Mary Road , S2 1EE
3out of 4 1,203 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Prince Edward Middle School
City Road , S12 2AA
- not rated 1,202 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Charnock Hall Middle School
Carter Hall Road , S12 3HS
- not rated 1,405 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Birley Middle School
Thornbridge Avenue , Birley S12 3AB
- not rated 1,689 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Stradbrooke Middle School
Richmond Road , S13 8LT
- not rated 1,793 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Athelstan Middle School
Richmond Park Drive , S13 8HH
- not rated 2,619 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Sheffield Springs Academy
Hurlfield Road , S12 2SF
- not rated 1,117 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Myrtle Springs School
East Bank Road , S2 2AL
- not rated 1,487 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Birley Academy
Birley Lane , S12 3BP
- not rated 1,838 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Birley Community College
Birley Lane , S12 3BP
- not rated 1,838 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Norfolk School
Cradock Road , S2 2JX
- not rated 1,973 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Spring Lane Centre
Spring Lane College , Standhouse Centre S2 1HX
- not rated 1,861 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Archdale School
Archdale Road , S2 1PL
3out of 4 1,924 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Stradbroke Tertiary College
Spinkhill Drive , S13 8FD
- not rated 1,934 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Sheffield Inclusion Centre
Spring Lane , S2 2JQ
3out of 4 2,257 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oakes Park School
Hemsworth Road , Norton S8 8LN
- not rated 3,164 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.