Located in Sheffield, Rivelin Primary School is a primary school, 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.
Rivelin Primary School currently has around 413 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.8% boys and 49.2% girls. Around 18.5% 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 5.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (57.6%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Morley Street, Sheffield, S6 2PL |
| Website: | www.rivelinprimary.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01142341304 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Sheffield |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Hayley Wright |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 107081 |
Ofsted inspection date: 04/03/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 413 |
| Number of Boys: | 210 |
| Number of Girls: | 203 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 18.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 57.60% | 238 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 6.50% | 27 |
| African | 5.60% | 23 |
| White and Asian | 4.60% | 19 |
| Indian | 4.60% | 19 |
| Other White | 4.60% | 19 |
| Other Asian | 3.40% | 14 |
| Pakistani | 2.70% | 11 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.90% | 8 |
| Other Black | 1.70% | 7 |
| Other Mixed | 1.50% | 6 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.20% | 5 |
| Chinese | 1.20% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 0.70% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 0.70% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.20% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 3,106 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivelin Primary School Morley Street , G S6 2PL | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivelin Nursery and First School Morley Street , S6 2PL | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Ripley Street , S6 2NU | 3out of 4 | 499 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Ripley Street , S6 2NU | - not rated | 499 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bole Hill Primary School Bole Hill Road , S6 5DD | - not rated | 516 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivelin Middle School Morley Street , S6 2PL | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Thorpe Middle School Daniel Hill Street , S6 3JH | - not rated | 1,279 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillsborough Middle School Parkside Road , S6 2AA | - not rated | 1,462 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westways Middle School Western Road , S10 1LA | - not rated | 1,584 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roe Wood Middle School Norwood Drive , S5 7BH | - not rated | 3,111 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forge Valley Community School Wood Lane , S6 5HG | - not rated | 1,090 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Myers Grove School Wood Lane , S6 5HG | - not rated | 1,090 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forge Valley School & Sixth Form Wood Lane , S6 5HG | 3out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wisewood School and Community Sports College Rural Lane , S6 4BH | - not rated | 1,723 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Herries School Penrith Road , S5 8UF | - not rated | 2,120 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astrea Academy Sheffield Andover Street , S3 9BE | 3out of 4 | 2,742 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loxley Tertiary College Myers Grove Lane , S6 5JL | - not rated | 1,511 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elsworth House Educational Centre Elsworth House , Herries Road South S6 1QS | - not rated | 1,823 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bethany School Finlay Street , S3 7PS | - not rated | 2,073 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeley Wood First and Middle School Penistone Road North , S6 1LP | - not rated | 2,321 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeley Wood Senior School Penistone Road North , S6 1LP | - not rated | 2,321 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.