Mossbrook School is a not applicable school in Sheffield, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community special 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.
Mossbrook School currently has around 176 pupils on roll, which is about 109% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 75.6% boys and 24.4% girls. Around 55.1% 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 8.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (53.4%).
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.
| Address: | Bochum Parkway, Sheffield, S8 8JR |
| Website: | www.mossbrook.sheffield.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01142372768 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Sheffield |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Laura Watton |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 107182 |
Ofsted inspection date: 27/01/2015
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 161 |
| Number of Pupils: | 176 |
| Number of Boys: | 133 |
| Number of Girls: | 43 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 23.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 53.40% | 94 |
| African | 8.50% | 15 |
| Pakistani | 8.00% | 14 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.70% | 10 |
| Other Mixed | 4.00% | 7 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.80% | 5 |
| Caribbean | 2.30% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 2.30% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.30% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 2.30% | 4 |
| Other White | 2.30% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 1.70% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 1.70% | 3 |
| Indian | 1.70% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.60% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazlebarrow Primary School Hazlebarrow Crescent , S8 8AQ | - not rated | 594 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton Free Church of England Primary School Matthews Lane , Norton S8 8JS | 3out of 4 | 889 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lower Meadow Primary School Batemoor Road , S8 8EE | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lower Meadow Primary School Batemoor Road , S8 8EE | 3out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dr John Bingham Primary School Batemoor Road , Batemoor S8 8EE | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowhead School Academy Trust Dyche Lane , S8 8BR | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowhead School Dyche Lane , S8 8BR | - not rated | 795 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gleadless Valley School Matthews Lane , S8 8JS | - not rated | 889 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield Secondary School Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP | - not rated | 2,038 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield Secondary School Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP | 3out of 4 | 2,112 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mossbrook School Bochum Parkway , S8 8JR | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton Tertiary College Dyche Lane , S8 8BR | - not rated | 493 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakes Park School Hemsworth Road , Norton S8 8LN | - not rated | 1,139 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education 83 East Bank Road , S2 3PX | - not rated | 1,363 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Specialist School Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP | 3out of 4 | 2,112 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.