Located in Sheffield, Whiteways Primary School is a primary school, 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.

Whiteways Primary School currently has around 430 pupils on roll, which is about 91% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.1% boys and 51.9% girls. Around 60.2% 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 7.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 31.7%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 11 pupils.

The school has a diverse intake, with gypsy/roma pupils forming the largest group at around 33.7%. pakistani pupils make up about 30.5%

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: Whiteways Road, Sheffield, S4 8EX
Website: www.whitewaysprimary.co.uk
Telephone: 01142423169
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Sheffield
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Anna Ross
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 147621

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 09/03/2016

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 472
Number of Pupils: 430
Number of Boys: 207
Number of Girls: 223

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 31.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Gypsy/Roma33.70%145
Pakistani30.50%131
African8.60%37
Other (any other ethnic group)7.40%32
Other Asian5.30%23
Indian2.80%12
Other White2.60%11
Other Black2.60%11
White and Asian1.60%7
White and Black African1.40%6
White British1.20%5
Other Mixed0.90%4
Bangladeshi0.50%2
Caribbean0.50%2
Unclassified0.50%2
Irish0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
White and Black 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: Well Above Average (3.2)
Writing: Average (0.1)
Maths: Average (1.0)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
59%
Town average
58%
Local authority average
48%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
7%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
4%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
107.0
Town average
104.6
Local authority average
102.6
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
103.0
Town average
103.7
Local authority average
101.7
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Grace Owen Nursery School
1-7 the Pavement , Duke Street S2 5QD
3out of 4 2,843 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Wybourn Nursery School
Eaton Place , S2 5ET
- not rated 3,071 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Whiteways Primary School
Whiteways Road , S4 8EX
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Whiteways Primary School
Whiteways Road , S4 8EX
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Oasis Academy Fir Vale
Owler Lane , Fir Vale S4 8GA
3out of 4 396 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Owler Brook Primary School
Wensley Street , S4 8HQ
3out of 4 641 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Owler Brook Primary School
Wensley Street , S4 8HQ
- not rated 641 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Roe Wood Middle School
Norwood Drive , S5 7BH
- not rated 1,169 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Burngrave Middle School
Earldom Road , S4 7EJ
- not rated 1,186 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hucklow Middle School
Hucklow Road , S5 6TB
- not rated 1,201 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Shergreen Middle School
Bracken Road , S5 6FH
- not rated 1,852 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Park Hill Middle School
Duke Street , S2 5QB
- not rated 2,944 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Fir Vale School
Owler Lane , S4 8GB
- not rated 296 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Fir Vale School
Owler Lane , S4 8GB
- not rated 296 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Fir Vale Academy
Owler Lane , S4 8GB
- not rated 376 yd Academy converter No More About School
Earl Marshal School
Earl Marshal Road , S4 8LA
- not rated 416 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park
2 Old Hall Road , S9 3TU
3out of 4 1,804 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hinde House 3-16 School
Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG
- not rated 2,471 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Longley Park Sixth Form College
Horninglow Road , S5 6SG
- not rated 1,793 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Longley Park Sixth Form Academy
Horninglow Road , S5 6SG
- not rated 1,793 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Oasis Academy Don Valley
Leeds Road , S9 3TY
3out of 4 1,705 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Astrea Academy Sheffield
Andover Street , S3 9BE
3out of 4 1,974 yd Free schools Yes Mixed More About School
Hinde House 2-16 Academy
Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG
3out of 4 2,471 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
KS3 Inclusion Centre
Riverside Centre , Earl Marshall Road S4 8FB
- not rated 618 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oak Tree High
Yorkshire Muslim Academy , Gate No 3 Bland Street S4 8DG
- not rated 674 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Northern General Hospital School
Herries Road , S5 7AU
- not rated 914 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Dr John Worrall School
Maltby Street , S9 2QA
- not rated 1,587 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Parkwood Tertiary College
Shirecliffe Road , S5 8XZ
- not rated 1,937 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.