Norton Free Church of England Primary School
Matthews Lane, Norton, Sheffield, S8 8JSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Norton Free Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Sheffield for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 188 schools in Sheffield. It ranks 30th of 136 primary schools in Sheffield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 June 2023, report published 14 September 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 June 2023
Pupils feel happy and safe at Norton Free Church of England School, and enjoy school. Leaders create a caring and supportive environment where everyone is respected. There are excellent relationships between staff, pupils and families. Leaders ensure that all pupils have a strong sense of belonging to 'Team Norton'. This is a highly inclusive school. Leaders ensure pupils understand the importance of being kind and considerate. Bullying is extremely rare. Pupils know that they can talk to staff about any worries that they may have. Pupils know that staff will listen carefully to what they have to say. Leaders have high expectations of pupils, both academically and socially. Pupils live up to these expectations and focus well on their learning. This helps them to achieve well. The curriculum for pupils' personal development is exceptional. Leaders provide pupils with a wide range of experiences, such as learning animation skills in film club. Pupils develop leadership qualities through their involvement in the worship council, the school council and the eco-council. Pupils are extremely proud of these roles. They enjoy having a positive impact in the school and the local community. Pupils have a good understanding of how to keep physically and mentally healthy. They know the importance of sharing any concerns they may have. Pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have developed an ambitious curriculum. Although the majority of the curriculum is well embedded, some subjects do not match the quality of the more developed subject areas. As a result, pupils' knowledge in some subject areas is stronger than in others. Leaders should further develop the curriculum so that it is of a consistent quality across all subject areas.
- In some subjects, assessment systems are still in development. Not all subject leaders have a detailed understanding of what pupils know and remember. Leaders should further develop assessment practice so that it is consistent across all subject areas.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
32 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
210 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Norton Free Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mundella Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Woodlands Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 39% met the expected standard |
| Woodseats Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Abbey Lane Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Hazel Bell
- Phone
- 01142745873
- Address
- Matthews Lane, Norton, Sheffield, S8 8JS
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- URN
- 107106
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.