Located in Sheffield, Stradbroke Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a foundation 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.

Stradbroke Primary School currently has around 481 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.9% boys and 50.1% girls. Around 49.4% 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 5.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15.2%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (74.2%).

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: Richmond Road, Sheffield, S13 8LT
Website: www.stradbrokeprimary.uk/
Telephone: 01142399320
School Type: Foundation school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Sheffield
Headteacher / Principal: Mr John Sitch
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 107093

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 22/11/2016

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 522
Number of Pupils: 481
Number of Boys: 240
Number of Girls: 241

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 15.2% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British74.20%357
Unclassified6.40%31
White and Black Caribbean4.60%22
White and Black African2.90%14
African2.90%14
Other White1.90%9
Other Black1.20%6
Other Asian1.20%6
Other (any other ethnic group)1.00%5
Indian0.80%4
Pakistani0.80%4
Bangladeshi0.80%4
White and Asian0.80%4
Irish0.20%1
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Other Mixed0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%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 (-0.7)
Maths: Average (-0.1)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
62%
Town average
58%
Local authority average
55%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
10%
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
104.0
Town average
103.7
Local authority average
103.4
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Birley Nursery School
Thornbridge Avenue , S12 3AB
- not rated 2,571 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Boys More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stradbroke Primary School
Richmond Road , S13 8LT
3out of 4 0 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
Stradbrooke Nursery and First School
Richmond Road , S13 8LT
- not rated 140 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Athelstan First School
Richmond Park Drive , S13 8HH
- not rated 921 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Athelstan Primary School
Richmond Park Way , Handsworth S13 8HH
3out of 4 921 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Woodthorpe Primary School
Lewis Road , S13 8DA
- not rated 1,006 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stradbrooke Middle School
Richmond Road , S13 8LT
- not rated 127 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Athelstan Middle School
Richmond Park Drive , S13 8HH
- not rated 921 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Prince Edward Middle School
City Road , S12 2AA
- not rated 1,864 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Acres Hill Middle School
Mather Road , S9 4GQ
- not rated 2,338 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Birley Middle School
Thornbridge Avenue , Birley S12 3AB
- not rated 2,571 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Outwood Academy City
Stradbroke Road , S13 8SS
- not rated 853 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
The City School
Stradbroke Road , S13 8SS
- not rated 853 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Sheffield Park Academy
Beaumont Road North , S2 1SN
3out of 4 1,833 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Waltheof School
Beaumont Close , S2 1RY
- not rated 1,977 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Handsworth Grange Community Sports College
Handsworth Grange Road , Handsworth S13 9HJ
- not rated 2,176 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stradbroke Tertiary College
Spinkhill Drive , S13 8FD
- not rated 526 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Handsworth Christian School
231 Handsworth Road , Handsworth S13 9BJ
- not rated 1,554 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Archdale School
Archdale Road , S2 1PL
3out of 4 1,839 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
The Spring Lane Centre
Spring Lane College , Standhouse Centre S2 1HX
- not rated 1,849 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Sheffield Inclusion Centre
Spring Lane , S2 2JQ
3out of 4 2,885 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.