Tinsley Meadows Primary School is a primary school in Sheffield, 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.

Tinsley Meadows Primary School currently has around 670 pupils on roll, which is about 125% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.2% boys and 52.8% girls. Around 51.1% 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 9.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 32.8%.

The majority of pupils are from a pakistani background (51.3%). other white pupils make up about 10.3% , followed by african at 10.1%

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: 34a Norborough Road, Sheffield, S9 1SG
Website: www.tinsleymeadows.co.uk/
Telephone: 01142441842
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Sheffield
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Tania Macpherson
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 142749

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 10/01/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 535
Number of Pupils: 670
Number of Boys: 316
Number of Girls: 354

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 9.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 32.8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Pakistani51.30%344
Other White10.30%69
African10.10%68
Gypsy/Roma9.00%60
Other Asian4.50%30
Other (any other ethnic group)3.60%24
White and Asian3.60%24
White British3.10%21
Other Black1.50%10
Other Mixed0.90%6
Indian0.70%5
White and Black African0.40%3
White and Black Caribbean0.40%3
Bangladeshi0.30%2
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.10%1
Irish0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%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: Above Average (1.8)
Writing: Average (0.2)
Maths: Average (0.8)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
56%
Town average
58%
Local authority average
55%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
3%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
7%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
105.0
Town average
104.6
Local authority average
103.7
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
104.0
Town average
103.7
Local authority average
102.8
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Tinsley Meadows Primary School
34a Norborough Road , Tinsley S9 1SG
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Tinsley Nursery Infant School
Siemens Close , Tinsley S9 1UN
- not rated 194 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Tinsley Meadows Primary School
Bawtry Road , S9 1WB
- not rated 412 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Brightside Nursery Infant School
Jenkin Road , S9 1AS
4out of 4 1,775 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Wincobank Nursery and Infant Academy
Newman Road , S9 1LU
- not rated 2,032 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Shergreen Middle School
Bracken Road , S5 6FH
- not rated 3,226 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Brinsworth Academy
Brinsworth Road , Brinsworth S60 5EJ
3out of 4 1,853 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Brinsworth Comprehensive School
Brinsworth Road , Brinsworth S60 5EJ
- not rated 1,853 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kimberworth Comprehensive School
Kimberworth Road , S61 1HE
- not rated 2,444 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Winterhill School
High Street , Kimberworth S61 2BD
- not rated 2,557 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Winterhill School
High Street , Kimberworth S61 2BD
3out of 4 2,557 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Park House School
Bawtry Road , Tinsley S9 1WD
- not rated 747 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hinde House 3-16 School
Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG
- not rated 2,737 yd Community school Yes 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 2,737 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Oasis Academy Don Valley
Leeds Road , S9 3TY
3out of 4 3,124 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kelford School
Oakdale Road , Kimberworth S61 2NU
3out of 4 1,794 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Kelford School
Oakdale Road , Kimberworth S61 2NU
- not rated 1,794 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
The Alternative Resource Centre
The Welcome Centre , Kimberworth Road S61 1HE
- not rated 2,364 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Luqman Academy
Tinsley Park Road , Sheffield S9 5DL
- not rated 2,456 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
The Masbrough Centre
Ferham Park Complex , Kimberworth Road S61 1AJ
- not rated 2,535 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.