Halfway Junior School, Sheffield
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Halfway Junior School excels at creating an inclusive, caring environment where all pupils - particularly those with additional needs - thrive. The school combines strong attendance and behaviour with a rich curriculum that develops confident, articulate learners who take pride in their work. Pupils benefit from meaningful leadership opportunities and a comprehensive personal development programme that prepares them well for life beyond school.
Key Strengths
- Attendance well above national averages with strong support for pupils with SEND
- Consistently positive pupil behaviour reflecting high levels of self-discipline and empathy
- Inclusive culture with swift identification of SEND needs and well-planned individual support
- Strategic leadership with robust monitoring systems and effective staff development
- Comprehensive personal development programme including Life Lessons curriculum, leadership roles and enrichment activities
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching quality is inconsistent across classes - not yet uniformly effective
- Some pupils have gaps in knowledge recall in certain subjects, suggesting inconsistent learning security
- Pupils occasionally lose focus in lessons and this is not always addressed promptly
- Need for greater consistency in curriculum implementation across the school
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders and governors fulfil their responsibilities, an open culture of safeguarding is established, and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs, choir, residential visit for older pupils, Young Leaders, School Councillors, Peer Mentors, tuck shop, assemblies, foodbank initiatives, Macmillan coffee mornings, sponsored walks
Halfway Junior School is a welcoming and inclusive school where pupils enjoy strong attendance, positive behaviour, and a comprehensive personal development programme. The school has established a tangibly inclusive culture with well-trained staff supporting all learners effectively.
At a Glance
32.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 60% to 77%. Maths has improved from 67% to 79%. Writing has improved from 65% to 72%.
Class Sizes
24.3
Avg class size
24.3
KS2
8
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
89%
Available places
200 pupils
224 capacity
24 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Sheffield
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Admissions Demand - Sheffield
Places available
6,786
Applications
5,374
Got 1st preference
96.9%
Got preferred school
99.6%
Primary admissions across Sheffield (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.43425%
Overall absence
10.05025%
Persistent absence
199
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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