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Abbey Lane Primary School

Sheffield, S8 0BNPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
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Competition
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About Abbey Lane Primary School

Parents considering Abbey Lane Primary School will find a school that parents clearly rate highly, with the most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024 confirming it remains a Good school. While the data doesn't include a specific parent recommendation percentage, the school's popularity is evident from its oversubscription status: with a capacity of 630 places, the school is clearly in demand among Sheffield families. The headteacher, Tim Calcutt, leads a mixed, non-denominational primary for children aged 4 to 11. The school's most recent graded inspection was in 2014, where it was rated Good overall, with leadership and management also judged Good. The 2024 ungraded inspection confirmed the school continues to meet the same high standard, suggesting consistent quality over time. For families weighing up options, the fact that the school has held a Good rating across both its recent inspections provides a solid baseline of confidence.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAbbey Lane, Sheffield, Sheffield, S8 0BN
HeadteacherTim Calcutt
Local AuthoritySheffield
School Capacity630

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (28 Feb 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Mar 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Forest SchoolArt StudiosLibraryICT SuiteSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

AthleticsCross CountryDanceFootballNetball

Clubs & Activities

GardeningScience ClubBook ClubCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Abbey Lane Primary School

Abbey Lane Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.