Greenhill Primary School is a primary school in Sheffield, serving pupils aged 3 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.

Greenhill Primary School currently has around 537 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.7% boys and 47.3% girls. Around 38.5% 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 7.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.5%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 11 pupils.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (72.1%).

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: Greenhill Main Road, Sheffield, S8 7RA
Website: www.greenhillprimary.org.uk/
Telephone: 01142377080
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Sheffield
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Scott Ellin
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 145374

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 06/07/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 576
Number of Pupils: 537
Number of Boys: 283
Number of Girls: 254

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 21.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British72.10%387
African4.80%26
Other White4.50%24
White and Asian3.20%17
Pakistani3.00%16
White and Black Caribbean2.60%14
Unclassified2.40%13
Other Mixed1.90%10
Other Asian1.50%8
Other (any other ethnic group)1.50%8
White and Black African1.10%6
Other Black1.10%6
Bangladeshi0.40%2
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Indian0.00%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: Average (1.1)
Writing: Above Average (1.4)
Maths: Above Average (1.6)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
64%
Town average
58%
Local authority average
55%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
7%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
4%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
104.6
Local authority average
104.1
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
105.0
Town average
103.7
Local authority average
103.4
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Greenhill Junior School
Greenhill Main Road , S8 7RA
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Greenhill County Infant School
Greenhill Main Road , S8 7RA
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Greenhill Primary School
Greenhill Main Road , S8 7RA
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Greenhill Primary School
Greenhill Main Road , E S8 7RA
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Lowedges Junior School
Lowedges Road , S8 7JG
- not rated 612 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Meadowhead School Academy Trust
Dyche Lane , S8 8BR
3out of 4 1,211 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Meadowhead School
Dyche Lane , S8 8BR
- not rated 1,211 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Gleadless Valley School
Matthews Lane , S8 8JS
- not rated 2,452 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Abbeydale Grange School
Hastings Road , S7 2GU
- not rated 2,758 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Newfield Secondary School
Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP
- not rated 3,124 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Norton Tertiary College
Dyche Lane , S8 8BR
- not rated 1,490 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Mossbrook School
Bochum Parkway , S8 8JR
3out of 4 1,939 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education
83 East Bank Road , S2 3PX
- not rated 2,684 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oakes Park School
Hemsworth Road , Norton S8 8LN
- not rated 2,736 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Talbot Specialist School
Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP
3out of 4 3,141 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.