Located in Sheffield, Totley Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 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.

Totley Primary School currently has around 423 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48% boys and 52% girls. Around 8.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 3.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 7.4%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (62.9%). unclassified pupils make up about 10.4%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Sunnyvale Road, Sheffield, S17 4FB
Website: www.totley.sheffield.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01142364482
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Sheffield
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Ben Paxman
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 140596

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 03/06/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 425
Number of Pupils: 423
Number of Boys: 203
Number of Girls: 220

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 3.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 7.4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British62.90%266
Unclassified10.40%44
Indian4.50%19
Other White4.30%18
Chinese3.30%14
Other Mixed3.10%13
Pakistani3.10%13
White and Asian2.80%12
White and Black African1.20%5
Bangladeshi0.90%4
Other (any other ethnic group)0.90%4
White and Black Caribbean0.70%3
Other Asian0.70%3
Other Black0.70%3
Irish0.20%1
African0.20%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%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: Above Average (2.9)
Writing: Well Above Average (4.6)
Maths: Above Average (1.7)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
85%
Town average
58%
Local authority average
73%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
18%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
11%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
109.0
Town average
104.6
Local authority average
108.3
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
107.0
Town average
103.7
Local authority average
106.6
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Totley Primary School
Sunnyvale Road , S17 4FB
- not rated 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Totley Primary School
Sunnyvale Road , S17 4FB
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Totley All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Hillfoot Road , Totley S17 4AP
4out of 4 312 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Totley All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Hillfoot Road , Totley S17 4AP
- not rated 312 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Dore Primary School
Furniss Avenue , S17 3QP
- not rated 1,319 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
King Ecgbert School
Totley Brook Road , S17 3QU
- not rated 864 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
King Ecgbert School
Totley Brook Road , S17 3QU
- not rated 864 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Rowan School
4 Durvale Court , Furniss Avenue S17 3PT
- not rated 1,098 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Aldine House Secure Children's Centre
75 Limb Lane , Dore S17 3ES
- not rated 2,446 yd Secure units Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Whirlow Brook School
Limb Lane , Dore S17 3ES
- not rated 2,691 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.