Totley Primary School, Sheffield
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Totley Primary School excels at creating a calm, caring learning environment where every child is valued and supported to reach their potential. The school offers a rich, broad curriculum enhanced with wonderful experiences like trips to London and orchestral performances, combined with outstanding teaching in reading and other key subjects. Children develop into well-rounded, socially aware pupils who are ready to speak out against injustice and take action on global issues.
Key Strengths
- Excellent teaching across all areas, with staff addressing misconceptions efficiently and pupils confidently applying knowledge
- Exceptional behaviour and happiness, with pupils arriving keen to learn and demonstrating excellent manners and courtesy
- Outstanding support for pupils with SEND, where needs and care go hand in hand and families work effectively with staff
- Vibrant reading culture with expert phonics teaching that helps all pupils, including those needing extra support, progress quickly
- Wide-ranging curriculum that goes beyond the national curriculum, with rich experiences such as orchestral performances bringing learning alive
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
After-school table tennis, school sleepovers, trips to London and Houses of Parliament
Totley Primary School is an outstanding primary school where pupils thrive academically and personally, supported by compassionate and knowledgeable staff who help each child achieve excellent outcomes.
At a Glance
8.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
152 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 90% to 95%. Maths has improved from 92% to 97%. Writing has remained stable at around 97%.
Class Sizes
30.2
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
30.6
KS2
14
Total classes
6 classes with more than 30 pupils
1 unlawfully large infant class
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
424 pupils
425 capacity
1 spare places available
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
2.9441%
Overall absence
4.61957%
Persistent absence
368
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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