Ofsted: Needs attention trending_up High Demand emoji_events #55 in Sheffield public Top 67% UK

Netherthorpe Primary School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

person Ms Elizabeth Gray (Headteacher)

location_onSheffield, S3 7JA

language Visit Website phone 01142726834

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Inspected 2026

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Students

260

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Expected Standard

57%

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Demand Ratio

1.5x

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Netherthorpe Primary School is a Community school primary school in Sheffield, serving ages 3-11. Assessed as Needs Attention in curriculum and teaching on its latest Ofsted Report Card. Highly competitive: 1.5× more applications than places — plan well ahead. Ranks in the top 67% of primary schools nationally.

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School Summary

Netherthorpe Primary School is a community school in Sheffield, admitting pupils aged 3-11. The school has approximately 257 pupils on roll, of whom 48% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined. The school ranks #55 of 109 primaries in Sheffield and #7,690 of 14,159 nationally.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2026. The school's current overall rating is Needs attention. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Needs attention, behaviour and attitudes Expected standard, personal development Expected standard, and leadership and management Needs attention.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.5× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 23.4:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

57%

LA 56%

Reading64% LA 70%

Writing61% LA 65%

Maths64% LA 69%

Read SS

102

Maths SS

101

GPS SS

104

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

33%

LA 54%England 61%

Reading41% LA 68% · Eng 74%

Writing59% LA 65% · Eng 72%

Maths52% LA 67% · Eng 73%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

100

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

32%

LA 54%England 60%

Reading59% LA 67% · Eng 73%

Writing41% LA 64% · Eng 71%

Maths59% LA 68% · Eng 73%

Read SS

100

Maths SS

101

GPS SS

101

Progress (0 = national avg)

-2.8

Read

LA -0.6

-5.8 to 0.2

-1.3

Write

LA -1.0

-4.1 to 1.6

0.1

Maths

LA -0.7

-2.7 to 2.9

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

50%

LA 61%England 65%

Reading54% LA 68% · Eng 73%

Writing75% LA 74% · Eng 78%

Maths57% LA 74% · Eng 79%

Read SS

100

Maths SS

101

GPS SS

104

Progress (0 = national avg)

-1.6

Read

LA -0.6

-4.5 to 1.4

3.7

Write

LA -0.3

1.0 to 6.4

-1.7

Maths

LA -0.2

-4.2 to 0.9

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

21%

LA 59%

Reading38% LA 69%

Writing54% LA 74%

Maths38% LA 71%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

-1.8

Read

LA -0.3

-4.4 to 0.8

1.1

Write

LA 0.0

-1.4 to 3.6

-0.4

Maths

LA -0.2

-2.8 to 2

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Ranking History & Trajectory

National & Local Authority position based on DfE performance data · Methodology

Year	Primary Overall (Nat)	LA Rank	Attainment	Progress
2025	#7,690 / 14,159	#55	#9,473	#1
2024	#12,537 / 14,233	#94	#12,979	#1
2023	#11,859 / 13,940	#85	#12,784	#10,414
2019	#7,682 / 11,810	#53	#10,152	#5,926
2018	#9,641 / 10,972	#72	#10,892	#6,774

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

23 June 2026

Inspection Report

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24 May 2022

Inspection Report

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14 March 2017

Inspection Report

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18 June 2013

Inspection Report

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08 March 2010

Inspection Report

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27 February 2008

Inspection Report

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02 October 2006

Inspection Report

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25 November 2002

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2026-06-23

S5 Inspection REIF Report Card

Report Card

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Why no single overall grade?

From autumn 2024 / 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word headline grades (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate) with individual area judgements on a Report Card.

Curriculum & Teaching

Needs attention

Achievement

Needs attention

Attendance & Behaviour

Expected standard

Personal Development

Expected standard

Inclusion

Expected standard

Leadership & Governance

Needs attention

Early Years

Expected standard

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2022-05-24

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

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2017-03-14

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

2013-06-18

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2010-03-08

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 0.8% for this term (primary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.0%(0 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 1.225% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 247 pupils. During this period, there were 0 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.0%, which is below the termly national average of 0.8%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	247	0.0%	0.8%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	245	0.0%	0.9%
2023/24 (Summer term)	258	0.0%	0.8%
2023/24 (Spring term)	258	0.0%	0.7%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	251	0.0%	0.8%
2022/23 (Summer term)	264	0.0%	0.7%
2022/23 (Spring term)	260	0.0%	0.6%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	251	0.0%	0.6%
2021/22 (Summer term)	247	0.0%	0.5%
2021/22 (Spring term)	240	0.0%	0.5%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	235	0.0%	0.5%
2020/21 (Summer term)	254	0.0%	0.4%
2020/21 (Spring term)	246	0.0%	0.1%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	233	0.0%	0.4%
2019/20 (Summer term)	256	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	256	0.0%	0.4%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	256	0.0%	0.6%
2018/19 (Summer term)	260	0.0%	0.4%
2018/19 (Spring term)	259	0.0%	0.5%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	258	0.0%	0.5%
2017/18 (Summer term)	250	0.0%	0.5%
2017/18 (Spring term)	247	0.0%	0.4%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	239	0.0%	0.5%
2016/17 (Summer term)	261	0.0%	0.4%
2016/17 (Spring term)	254	0.0%	0.4%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	237	0.0%	0.5%

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Speech, Language & Communication 37 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 29 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 6 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 5 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

Overall, how do parents view this school?

46%Positive

My child is happy at this school.

46%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

46%Positive

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When bullying took place, the school dealt with it quickly and effectively.

disagree7%

strongly disagree71%

don't know7%

not applicable46%

Neither agree nor disagree14%

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree31%

agree12%

disagree12%

strongly disagree27%

Neither agree nor disagree19%

When the school makes decisions it has the child's best interests at heart.

strongly agree27%

agree15%

Neither agree nor disagree8%

disagree12%

strongly disagree35%

Don't know4%

The school gives my child the right support to enable them to learn well.

strongly agree35%

agree12%

Neither agree nor disagree8%

disagree15%

strongly disagree31%

The school communicates well with me about the things I need to know.

strongly agree38%

agree12%

disagree8%

strongly disagree27%

Neither agree nor disagree15%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly.

strongly agree35%

agree8%

disagree15%

strongly disagree27%

don't know4%

Neither agree nor disagree12%

Does your child have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)?

yes35%

no65%

My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree11%

agree11%

strongly disagree56%

Neither agree nor disagree22%

Would you recommend this school to another parent?

yes46%

no54%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ranking History & Trajectory

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Primary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

Overall, how do parents view this school?

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

When bullying took place, the school dealt with it quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

When the school makes decisions it has the child's best interests at heart.

The school gives my child the right support to enable them to learn well.

The school communicates well with me about the things I need to know.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly.

Does your child have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)?

My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

Would you recommend this school to another parent?

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Primary Schools in Sheffield

Nether Edge Primary School

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Prince Edward Primary School

Oughtibridge Primary School

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