Beighton Nursery Infant School
School Road, Beighton, Sheffield, S20 1EGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Beighton Nursery Infant School is a primary school in Sheffield for ages 2 to 7. It is one of the 188 schools in Sheffield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 June 2024, report published 3 July 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 June 2024
Pupils feel proud to attend Beighton Nursery Infant School. They are happy and enjoy their learning. The school is successful in its aim to inspire happy, healthy and successful lives. Most pupils achieve well. Since the previous inspection, the school has strengthened the curriculum and further prioritised reading. The school strives to ensure that pupils quickly become competent, fluent readers. The school's 'Bee Rules' set the standard for behaviour. Pupils behave well in lessons and try hard to complete their work. Pupils are polite, well-mannered and respectful. Pupils are kind to each other. Pupils say that bullying is rare and that when it does happen, adults sort it out quickly. Pupils feel safe and have trusted adults whom they can talk to. There is a high level of care and respect between pupils and staff. The school offers several extra-curricular activities, including arts and crafts, gymnastics and mini geographers. Pupils can effect change in the school through leadership opportunities such as being school councillors and healthy mind champions. Pupils know how to lead healthy lifestyles, as they learn about physical and mental health. Pupils can discuss a range of cultures and traditions different from their own. They understand the importance of respect and acceptance.
What the school should improve
- The English curriculum does not build effectively enough from the school's phonics programme. This means that there are not enough opportunities to build on pupils' early writing skills. Inaccuracies in pupils' letter formation and good handwriting habits are not acted on quickly. Some pupils do not have enough opportunity to develop reading fluency. The school needs to develop the English curriculum so that it builds progressively and systematically from Year 1.
- A small minority of pupils do not consistently follow routines and show the behaviour expected of them outside of lessons. This is because staff do not consistently apply the behaviour policy. This can sometimes result in low-level behaviours during unstructured times. The school should ensure it teaches pupils and staff its expectations for all aspects of the school day.
Pupil numbers and mix
251 pupils on roll, with places for 270
Schools near Beighton Nursery Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brook House Junior | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Reignhead Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 36% met the expected standard |
| Waterthorpe Infant School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Shortbrook Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 90% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Helena Reid
- Phone
- 01142486572
- Address
- School Road, Beighton, Sheffield, S20 1EG
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- URN
- 107036
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.