Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
Halifax Road, Thurgoland, Sheffield, S35 7ALOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School is a primary school in Sheffield for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 95 schools in Barnsley. It ranks 9th of 136 primary schools in Sheffield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 July 2022, report published 26 September 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 July 2022
This is a school where everyone wants to 'be their best self'. Staff encourage pupils to 'give it a go' and 'be resilient'. This helps them to try new things and means that pupils are happy and confident. They feel safe because they know their teachers care about them. Pupils are enthusiastic in lessons. They want to do well. The relationships between adults and children are incredibly respectful. As one pupil told inspectors, 'This is a kind school.' Inspectors agree. The school is calm and orderly. Pupils follow well- established routines, for example when moving into groups for phonics lessons. Bullying is not tolerated. Pupils know teachers will help them if they report bullying concerns. Leaders want all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to aim high. Pupils strive to meet these expectations. Leaders ensure that all pupils have a rich range of experiences. Pupils in Years 1 and 2 were excited about a trip to the seaside when inspectors visited. All pupils take part in a competitive sporting event. Clubs, ranging from gardening to cartoon drawing, provide a range of opportunities for pupils to develop their interests.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the knowledge that pupils need at each stage of their education is not clearly mapped out. This means that it is not clear to teachers what knowledge pupils should have to prepare them for the next stages of education. Leaders should ensure that all subjects have clearly mapped sequences of learning setting out the important knowledge that children need.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
202 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxspring Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 84% met the expected standard |
| Springvale Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Royd Nursery and Infant School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| Deepcar St John's Church of England Junior School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
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
- Mr D Jordan
- Phone
- 01142883300
- Address
- Halifax Road, Thurgoland, Sheffield, S35 7AL
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- URN
- 106626
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.