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Carfield Primary School
Argyle Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 9HJ, Sheffield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.2 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
593
Capacity
708
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With 78% of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, the school performs in the top 17% nationally, indicating strong academic outcomes. However, the recent Ofsted report rated it as "Requires Improvement," which may be a consideration for parents. Additionally, the LocaleIQ score suggests it is performing better than only 5% of schools, highlighting some challenges in overall effectiveness.
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Last inspected: 19 April 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 78% | Top 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 20% | Top 9% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British55.8%
Asian Pakistani8.3%
Black African6.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.2%
White Other5.1%
Mixed Other3.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Asian Other2.2%
Asian Indian1.7%
Black Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Other1.0%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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53.35415, -1.46638 · S8 9HJ
School details
Local authoritySheffield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN107087
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.carfieldprimary.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Carfield Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Carfield Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 April 2023.
Is Carfield Primary School a good school?
Carfield Primary School scores 5.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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