Woodthorpe Primary School
Lewis Road, Sheffield, S13 8DAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Woodthorpe Primary School is a primary school in Sheffield for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 188 schools in Sheffield. It ranks 64th of 136 primary schools in Sheffield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 November 2014, report published 4 December 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 June 2024
Pupils enjoy attending this welcoming and inclusive school. This is a school where pupils respect differences and celebrate the things that they have in common. This is reflected in the positive way that most pupils play together and get along with one another. Bullying is rare. Pupils have confidence in adults to resolve any concerns that they have. Pupils benefit from a range of educational visits and other enrichments to the curriculum. Pupils look forward to the school's residential visits. These visits contribute effectively to pupils' independence and cultural awareness. Many pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, participate in clubs or represent the school in sporting competitions. Some pupils hold positions of responsibility, such as student librarians or as part of the school council. Most pupils achieve well. The school extends pupils' learning through its carefully planned assembly programme and philosophy for children lessons. Pupils talk knowledgeably about how to keep themselves physically and mentally healthy. They understand potential risks, such as those faced online, and how to manage these to keep safe. This knowledge prepares pupils well for the world beyond school.
What the school should improve
- In some lessons, activities completed by pupils are not as well matched to the learning intention as they could be. Some pupils' learning is not focused on the most important knowledge that the school wants them to know. The school should ensure that teachers prioritise the most important knowledge and implement the curriculum consistently.
- The school's approach to teaching important subject-specific vocabulary is not embedded. Some pupils do not learn essential vocabulary securely and, so, cannot use it confidently in their work. The school should ensure that its approach to teaching important vocabulary is implemented consistently and supports pupils to use this vocabulary effectively across the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
59 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
398 pupils on roll, with places for 455
Schools near Woodthorpe Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 42% met the expected standard |
| Intake Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Prince Edward Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Stradbroke Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Pipworth Community Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- MINERVA LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr David Smith
- Phone
- 01142399167
- Address
- Lewis Road, Sheffield, S13 8DA
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- URN
- 148690
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.