Located in Sheffield, Hucklow Primary School is a primary school, 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.

Hucklow Primary School currently has around 509 pupils on roll, which is about 121% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.1% boys and 47.9% girls. Around 48.4% 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 7.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.5%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 13 pupils.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 42.2%. other (any other ethnic group) pupils make up about 12.4%

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: Hucklow Road, Sheffield, S5 6TB
Website: www.hucklowprimary.co.uk
Telephone: 01142426736
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Sheffield
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Laura Duckworth
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 142663

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 05/06/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 509
Number of Boys: 265
Number of Girls: 244

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 24.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Pakistani42.20%215
Other (any other ethnic group)12.40%63
African9.80%50
Other Asian7.90%40
Gypsy/Roma7.70%39
White British5.30%27
Indian4.10%21
Other Mixed3.50%18
White and Asian1.80%9
Other White1.80%9
White and Black Caribbean1.60%8
White and Black African0.80%4
Other Black0.60%3
Caribbean0.40%2
Bangladeshi0.20%1
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: Below Average (-1.8)
Writing: Average (-0.4)
Maths: Average (-0.4)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
45%
Town average
58%
Local authority average
48%
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
102.6
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
102.0
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
Hucklow Primary School
Hucklow Road , S5 6TB
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Hucklow Primary School
Hucklow Road , S5 6TB
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Hucklow First School
Hucklow Road , S5 6TB
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oasis Academy Fir Vale
Owler Lane , Fir Vale S4 8GA
3out of 4 806 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Owler Brook Primary School
Wensley Street , S4 8HQ
3out of 4 1,058 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hucklow Middle School
Hucklow Road , S5 6TB
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Shergreen Middle School
Bracken Road , S5 6FH
- not rated 1,135 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Roe Wood Middle School
Norwood Drive , S5 7BH
- not rated 1,212 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Burngrave Middle School
Earldom Road , S4 7EJ
- not rated 2,012 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Monteney Middle School
Monteney Crescent , S5 9DN
- not rated 2,877 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Fir Vale Academy
Owler Lane , S4 8GB
- not rated 864 yd Academy converter No More About School
Fir Vale School
Owler Lane , S4 8GB
- not rated 924 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Fir Vale School
Owler Lane , S4 8GB
- not rated 924 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Earl Marshal School
Earl Marshal Road , S4 8LA
- not rated 991 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Lift Firth Park
Fircroft Avenue , S5 0SD
- not rated 1,585 yd Academy sponsor led 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 1,889 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Longley Park Sixth Form College
Horninglow Road , S5 6SG
- not rated 606 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Longley Park Sixth Form Academy
Horninglow Road , S5 6SG
- not rated 606 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 1,889 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Astrea Academy Sheffield
Andover Street , S3 9BE
3out of 4 2,669 yd Free schools Yes Mixed More About School
Oasis Academy Don Valley
Leeds Road , S9 3TY
3out of 4 2,781 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Northern General Hospital School
Herries Road , S5 7AU
- not rated 499 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
KS3 Inclusion Centre
Riverside Centre , Earl Marshall Road S4 8FB
- not rated 1,318 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oak Tree High
Yorkshire Muslim Academy , Gate No 3 Bland Street S4 8DG
- not rated 1,555 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Holgate Meadows School
Lindsay Road , S5 7WE
- not rated 1,598 yd Foundation special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Deerlands School
Lindsay Road , S5 7WE
- not rated 1,690 yd Community special school Not Applicable Boys More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.