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Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School
Boynton Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 7HL, Sheffield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
44.0 / 100
Bottom 44%
Better than 44% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
482
Capacity
472
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and 68% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, this primary school demonstrates solid academic performance, ranking in the top 41% nationally. Parent satisfaction is also notable, with 80% recommending the school. However, there is room for improvement, particularly in achieving higher standards, as no students reached this level in the latest assessments.
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Last inspected: 12 February 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (60 responses)
★★★★★3.8
School keeps me informed
90%
Progress is communicated
90%
My child is happy
85%
Good range of extra-curricular
85%
My child feels safe
83%
Good range of subjects
83%
My child makes good progress
80%
I'd recommend this school
80%
Behaviour is good
78%
School supports development
78%
School has high expectations
78%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British49.8%
Asian Other9.8%
Asian Pakistani7.9%
Other6.0%
Mixed Other5.8%
Black Other5.4%
Black African5.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Asian Indian1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Black Caribbean1.5%
White Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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53.41065, -1.47416 · S5 7HL
School details
Local authoritySheffield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN131082
School typeCommunity school
Websitewatercliffemeadow.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 February 2020.
Is Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School a good school?
Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School scores 44.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 44% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School?
Based on 60 Ofsted Parent View responses, Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
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