Archdale School
Archdale Road, Sheffield, S2 1PLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Archdale School is a special school in Sheffield for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 188 schools in Sheffield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 July 2014, report published 25 July 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 29 November 2022
Pupils enjoy attending Archdale school. At the heart of the school is a real commitment to get it right for every child. Staff are very caring and supportive. Relationships between staff and pupils are positive. Pupils know staff will look after them and help them to learn. This helps pupils to feel safe. Staff work extremely well with health care professionals to ensure pupils with complex health care needs are fully supported, and included in school life. Parents speak highly of the care and support that staff provide for pupils. One parent, echoing the views of others, commented, 'staff are amazing, they have gone over and above to meet the needs of my child.' Leaders are committed to every pupil achieving their best. Due to the fact that pupil's complex needs are well supported, pupils behave well and try their best in lessons. Staff support pupils in managing their emotions, so that they learn over time how to become more independent. Bullying is rare; if there is any bullying, it is dealt with quickly and effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
11 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
99 pupils on roll
Schools near Archdale School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 0% met the expected standard |
| Willow Park School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Seven Hills School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Talbot Specialist School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community special school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Miss Catherine Shipton
- Phone
- 01142726165
- Address
- Archdale Road, Sheffield, S2 1PL
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- URN
- 107177
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.