Southey Green Nursery & Primary School, Sheffield
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school creates a calm, welcoming environment where pupils feel safe and happy. Staff have high expectations for all learners and provide targeted support to help every child succeed, with particularly strong results in reading and maths. The school offers a wide range of clubs and activities to broaden pupils' interests and aspirations.
Key Strengths
- Strong progress in English and mathematics, above the national average including for disadvantaged pupils
- Effective phonics teaching from Reception onwards, with most pupils becoming confident readers
- Well-designed support systems for pupils with SEND and additional needs
- Extensive extra-curricular clubs and activities to broaden pupils' aspirations
- Calm, orderly classrooms with warm relationships between staff and pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Foundation subjects not as strong as English and mathematics - pupils struggle to recall their learning
- Persistent absence remains high overall despite targeted strategies
- Teaching and learning principles not applied consistently across all subjects and year groups
- Pupils lack detailed knowledge of British values, diversity and protected characteristics
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Extra-curricular clubs, holiday clubs, visitors from different careers, local visits, Parliament Week, Human Rights Day, Road Safety Week
Southey Green Nursery & Primary School is a secure school where pupils make good progress, particularly in English and mathematics. The school has established effective systems for supporting all learners and maintaining a calm, welcoming environment.
At a Glance
55.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 60% to 74%. Maths has improved from 68% to 75%. Writing has improved from 60% to 67%.
Class Sizes
30.4
Avg class size
29.8
Infant (KS1)
29.8
KS2
22
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
111%
Over capacity
701 pupils
630 capacity
71 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Sheffield
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Sheffield
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 Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.27261%
Overall absence
20.70796%
Persistent absence
565
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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