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Birley Primary Academy
Thornbridge Avenue, Birley, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S12 3AB, Sheffield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.5 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
541
Capacity
630
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 97%, this primary academy demonstrates a supportive community environment. While the percentage of students achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 62%, which is above the national average, only 6% reach the higher standard. Overall, it offers a solid educational foundation, although there is room for improvement in higher achievement levels.
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Last inspected: 16 May 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 62% | Bottom 42% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Parent View (36 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child is happy
100%
My child feels safe
97%
I'd recommend this school
97%
School keeps me informed
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
Good range of subjects
92%
School has high expectations
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
Behaviour is good
86%
Good range of extra-curricular
83%
School supports development
81%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.5%
Black African5.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.4%
White Other1.8%
Asian Other1.3%
Mixed Other1.1%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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53.34218, -1.40352 · S12 3AB
School details
Local authoritySheffield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN143964
School typeAcademy converter
Websitebirleyprimaryacademy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Birley Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Birley Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 May 2013.
Is Birley Primary Academy a good school?
Birley Primary Academy scores 62.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% 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 Birley Primary Academy?
Based on 36 Ofsted Parent View responses, Birley Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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