Greystones Primary School, based in Sheffield, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 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.

Greystones Primary School currently has around 627 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51% boys and 49% girls. Around 7.8% 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 4.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 9.5%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 12 pupils.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (70.8%).

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: Tullibardine Road, Sheffield, S11 7GL
Website: www.greystonesprimary.com
Telephone: 01142663413
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: 107098

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 01/12/2011

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 630
Number of Pupils: 627
Number of Boys: 320
Number of Girls: 307

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 9.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British70.80%444
Pakistani5.60%35
Other White4.00%25
Other Mixed4.00%25
White and Asian3.20%20
Other Asian2.20%14
Unclassified1.80%11
African1.60%10
White and Black African1.60%10
White and Black Caribbean1.30%8
Chinese1.30%8
Indian1.10%7
Other (any other ethnic group)1.00%6
Bangladeshi0.50%3
Caribbean0.20%1
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%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 (0.2)
Writing: Average (-0.3)
Maths: Average (1.0)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
72%
Town average
58%
Local authority average
73%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
17%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
11%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
108.0
Town average
104.6
Local authority average
108.3
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
108.0
Town average
103.7
Local authority average
106.6
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Broomhall Nursery School
4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN
4out of 4 2,327 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Denby Street Nursery School
Denby Street , S2 4QH
- not rated 2,916 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Greystones Primary School
Tullibardine Road , Greystones S11 7GL
- not rated 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Greystones Primary School
Tullibardine Road , Greystones S11 7GL
3out of 4 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Greystones First School
Greystones Road , S11 7GL
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Clifford All Saints CofE Primary School
Ringinglow Road , S11 7PQ
2out of 4 756 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Ecclesall Primary School
High Storrs Road , Ecclesall S11 7LG
3out of 4 787 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Greystones Middle School
Greystones Road , S11 7GL
- not rated 111 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hallam Middle School
Hallam Grange Crescent , S10 4BD
- not rated 2,546 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Westways Middle School
Western Road , S10 1LA
- not rated 2,776 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
High Storrs School
High Storrs Road , S11 7LH
3out of 4 1,060 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
High Storrs School
High Storrs Road , S11 7LH
- not rated 1,060 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Notre Dame High School
Fulwood Road , S10 3BT
3out of 4 1,203 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Notre Dame High School
Fulwood Road , S10 3BT
- not rated 1,203 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Tapton School & Sixth Form
Darwin Lane , S10 5RG
- not rated 1,586 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Emmaus Christian Family School
737a Ecclesall Road , S11 8TG
- not rated 588 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Primary Inclusion Centre
2 Clifford Rd , S11 9AQ
- not rated 1,168 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kenwood Academy
9 Moncrieffe Road , Nether Edge S7 1HQ
- not rated 1,174 yd Academy special converter No Mixed More About School
Shirle Hill Hospital School
6 Cherry Tree Road , S11 9AA
- not rated 1,323 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Birkdale School
Oakholme Road , S10 3DH
- not rated 1,440 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.