Arbourthorne Community Primary School
102%
Capacity
478
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Arbourthorne Community Primary School
Arbourthorne Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Sheffield community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 478 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 467 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Arbourthorne Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Vanessa Langley, it falls under Sheffield local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 40% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12481st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 92nd out of 106 in Sheffield.
Arbourthorne Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 102 applications for 60 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 64 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Arbourthorne Community Primary School include Dining Hall, Library, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Science Club, Chess, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 67.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sheffield, Arbourthorne Community Primary School is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Eastern Avenue, Sheffield, Sheffield, S2 2GQ |
| Headteacher | Vanessa Langley |
| Local Authority | Sheffield |
| Number of Pupils | 478 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 67.1% |
| School Capacity | 478 / 467 (102% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (40%)
12481st of 13,686
Nationally
1373rd of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
92nd of 106
In Sheffield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
40%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
31%
'23/24
40%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
102
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
64 families put this school as their 1st choice (63% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Eastern Avenue, Sheffield
Sheffield, S2 2GQ
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