Wales Primary School
School Road, Wales, Sheffield, S26 5QGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Wales Primary School is a primary school in Sheffield for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 126 schools in Rotherham. It ranks 35th of 136 primary schools in Sheffield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 January 2015, report published 19 February 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 30 April 2024
Pupils at Wales Primary School feel safe and supported by the adults around them. They are polite and respectful towards adults and each other. Pupils follow the 'Wales Code' and are rewarded for demonstrating positive learning behaviours. Pupils learn about other faiths and cultures. They are interested in people who are different to themselves. All staff prioritise pupils' well-being and their wider development. Pupils experience a variety of trips and experiences. They talk enthusiastically about visits to the science museum, a space centre and the Year 6 residential to Wales. Pupils enjoy a range of clubs after school and at lunchtimes. These include choir, martial arts and football. They particularly enjoy learning to swim in the school's pool. Pupils take on a range of leadership roles. They become eco-warriors, school councillors and road safety officers. Older pupils buddy up with the youngest pupils to help them at lunchtimes. They develop a sense of responsibility and independence. Pupils support the local community through collections at harvest time. They also fundraise for charity at other times in the year. Staff want pupils to achieve well. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported to learn in class with their peers. Pupils attend school regularly. The school supports families to overcome any barriers to attending school. Pupils are ready for the next stage of their education as they leave the school.
What the school should improve
- Although the phonics scheme is well established, not all staff are experts yet in the teaching of early reading. In some lessons, pupils lose focus. The school should ensure that all teachers have a sharp focus on the teaching of early reading to ensure that pupils become fluent readers as quickly as they can.
- Sometimes, in the wider curriculum, the intended learning is too broad. This means that some pupils do not remember some of the knowledge that the school intends them to learn. The school should ensure that the curriculum is broken down into clear steps so that pupils can remember and build on previous learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
209 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Wales Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiveton Park Meadows Junior School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 46% met the expected standard |
| Kiveton Park Infant School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Killamarsh Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 39% met the expected standard |
| Killamarsh Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Aston Hall Junior and Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Anna McDonald
- Phone
- 01909770236
- Address
- School Road, Wales, Sheffield, S26 5QG
- Local authority
- Rotherham
- URN
- 106883
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.